1:1 Teaching Assistant

Permanent
Full Time
Sutton-cum-Lound CofE Primary School, Portland Place, Sutton-cum-Lound, Retford, DN22 8PP
£20,441 to £21,189 pro rata - pending the pay award in April 2023

Start Date: as soon as possible (this can be negotiated).

Grade 2 27.5 hours Plus 2.5 hours lunchtime 1:1 support paid at Living Wage 

Hours: 27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday plus 2.5 hours lunchtime 1:1 support

The teaching assistant post will be 8.45am – 3.15pm.  

There is some flexibility with the start and finish time of the role.  There is the option of the post being a job share.

The post will require the candidate to work primarily with pupils with additional needs in the Key Stage 2 phase with responsibilities including; leading activities with the child linked to their provision map, personal care, targeted support, intervention and in class support. 

The Head Teacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated practitioner who is ambitious for children, to join our innovative and creative school team who: 

•  Has the ability to support children to further accelerate their progress through high quality targeted support and intervention 
•  Is able to implement learning activities devised by the Class Teacher 
•  Can adapt the planning/session where required for the individual child 
•  Is able to prepare resources and learning materials to enhance the support further 
•  Can use their own initiative 
•  Has resilience and a positive manner
•  Is committed to their own professional development
•  Provide care for children with health needs 
•  Has relevant experience suitable for the post 

In return we offer: 

•  An opportunity for continued professional development
•  Happy and enthusiastic children 
•  A hard working, dedicated and supportive staff team 
•  Engaged and supportive parents/carers 
•  A supportive and committed Governing Body 
•  A caring Christian ethos 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you have any questions regarding the post and/or would like to arrange a visit, please contact, Mrs. Wilkinson, the Headteacher on 01777 705990 or recruitment@suttonlound.notts.sch.uk Please note the school is closed for the Easter holiday period from 3rd April, reopening on 17th April. Emails will be checked intermittently during this time.  

Application forms and further information is available from the school website https://www.suttonlound.notts.sch.uk/ in the vacancies section and can be downloaded below

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 18th April 2023.  
Interviews expected to be either Friday 21st or Monday 24th April although this can be negotiated.   

Application Form.doc – 336KB
Converted File Application Form.pdf – 291KB
Job Description Teaching Assistant Post.pdf – 31KB
introduction letter .pdf – 451KB
• 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.