Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term
Part Time
13
Maternity Leave Cover
John T Rice Infant & Nursery School, Braemar Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0LL
£20,493 pro rata

The Governing Body of John T Rice Infant and Nursery School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, warm, caring, suitably qualified/experienced Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave from 1st September 2021.  This is an opportunity to join a supportive, friendly team within a school that has a positive, inclusive ethos.

We are looking for someone who:

• is imaginative, flexible and hard working

• enjoys working as part of a hardworking, friendly team

• has a positive and enthusiastic attitude, demonstrating enthusiasm, energy & passion

• demonstrates a professional attitude at all times

• can support & motivate children in accessing learning and play

• creates an inclusive learning environment, promoting independence

• enjoys school life and all that it involves, with a kind heart, positive outlook and sense of fun 

• is willing to get fully involved in the life of the school

• is willing to go that extra mile for our children

• has experience of working with young children & believes they can make a difference to their lives

• has a good sense of humour

• has a growth mindset

In return we can offer you:

• a welcoming and friendly school that values everyone

• a positive, caring, inclusive and welcoming ethos

• a fantastic, supportive, friendly and motivated staff team & Governing Body

• the opportunity to make an outstanding contribution to our school 

• a commitment to your continued professional development

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, though during the current situation, these can only be facilitated on a one to one basis and all visitors are asked to wear a mask. The school can be flexible on dates and times; please contact the school office via email to book a place: office@johntrice.notts.sch.uk or by phone on 01623 465588.

Further details and application forms are available from the school at the above address or by emailing Wendy Moss, School Business Manager, at finance@johntrice.notts.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 21st May at 12:00

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore appointment to this post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and references.

• 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.