Teaching Assistant (3 Posts)

Fixed Term
Full Time
1 Year
Newlands Junior School, Braemar Rd, Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0LN
Grade 3 (5-7)

Head Teacher: Mrs Alison Castledine

REQUIRED - start date September 2021

The Governors of this friendly, caring school are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support children across KS2.

This is an opportunity for a professional with energy, enthusiasm and a passion for doing his/her best for every child to play a crucial role in our developing school.

The successful candidate will:-

  • Have an excellent knowledge of English and maths up to a Year 6 standard.
  • Have good behaviour management skills to confidently support and lead a class.
  • Believe in the potential of all children and expect high levels of achievement.
  • Carry out a caring, nurturing role for our children promoting confidence, self-belief and resilience.
  • Be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day.
  • Be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families.
  • Be creative, energetic and inspirational to others.

We offer in return:-

  • The opportunity to develop best practise in a supportive environment.
  • Friendly, responsive and enthusiastic children where everyone feels valued.
  • An excellent team spirit where everyone works together.
  • A leadership with dedication, high aspirations and expectations.
  • A place where initiative is encouraged and ideas valued.
  • Hardworking, talented and supportive colleagues.
  • A Governing Body which has the school’s best interests at its heart.

We are committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of all children; please ensure that there are no gaps in your employment history that are not explained. Visits are highly recommended under current COVID guidelines. Your letter of application should reflect our ethos and demonstrate how you would enhance the life of the school.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on:-

  • E-mail: office13@newlands.notts.sch.uk
  • Telephone: 01623 480440

You can download below a JD, PS and application form below. Please send completed application forms to: office13@newlands.notts.sch.uk

Closing date: 13th May 2021

Shortlisting: 17th May 2021 (applications received after this time will not be considered). Interviews: 21st May 2021.

Job Description and person spec for TA.pdf – 58KB
Application Form.docx – 100KB
Converted File Application Form.docx.pdf – 254KB
• 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.