Teaching Assistant

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 a minimum of 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 Monday – Friday 8.45am to 3.45pm with 30 minutes for lunch. This position is offered on a permanent contract with an immediate start date. 

This authority and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

For further details and an application form please, either download from our website www.ashlea.notts.sch.uk or contact the school office on 0115 989 2744.Return completed application forms by email to reception@ashlea.notts.sch.uk or by post for the attention of Sadie Fletcher. 

Closing date for applications is Thursday 15 October 2020 at 10.00am, applications received after this time will not be considered. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3 November 2020.