Teaching Assistant

Permanent
Part Time
19.50
Ash Lea School, Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave, NG12 3PA
£21575 pro rata

Ash Lea School governors are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to delivering a high standard of classroom support as part of a caring and child focused class team.

Ash Lea is a special school for children from 3-18 years old with severe and complex educational needs located in Cotgrave. 

The successful candidate will have achieved or be working towards an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, with an educational focus. Knowledge of how children learn, early learning strategies, child protection, child development and the SEN code of practice is desirable. Experience of working within a special educational setting as well as training in First Aid, CRB and Moving and Handling would be advantageous. The ability to work under pressure, while meeting the ever-changing needs of the school environment, is essential. You will need to be proactive and work on your own initiative whilst being part of a wider team.

Working hours are 3 days per week 8.45am to 3.45pm with 30 minutes for lunch. This position is offered on a permanent contract with a start date of 17 April 2023.

For further details visit our website www.ashlea.notts.sch.uk or download an application form below.

Return completed application forms by email to Sadie.fletcher@ashlea.notts.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications is Monday 20 February 2023 at 9am, applications received after this time will not be considered. Interviews will take place on Thursday 2 March 2023.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.