Supply Teaching Assistant or Supply Personal Care Assistant

Casual
Casual
Pinewood Infant School, Pinewood Avenue, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8BU
Grade 2 - £9.60

Pinewood is a happy school with a family feel and amazing children, where excitement for learning echoes throughout. We are a school where learning is made irresistible. We love, care, nurture and challenge our children to become the best they can be. We are a school that prioritises relationships, those with our children and their families, with each other as a staff team and with a variety of stakeholders. At Pinewood we are passionate about early education and we have an exceptional team of staff who work together incredibly well to provide a high standard of education for our children.

We are a 2 form entry infant school and we also have a school nursery where children join us at 3 years old. Our site is a really special place for children to play, interact and explore – we have a large outdoor EYFS play area, a mix of playground and grass/woodland, growing areas, outdoor classroom areas and even a double decker library bus for all our year groups to enjoy!

We are seeking multiple TA’s or Personal Care Assistants, at grade 2, to work on a supply basis alongside our children with additional needs during term time only. This may be on a 1:1 basis.

 We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience of working with KS1/Early Years and is very child centred in approach.
  • Is used to and has experience of supporting children with additional needs.
  • Has good positive behaviour management skills.
  • Loves working with children and is passionate about teaching and providing hands on quality learning experiences for them.
  • Has a ‘can do’ positive attitude and enthusiasm for the role.
  • Can support the class teacher and is flexible in approach.
  • A strong communicator and is able to work well within a team.
  • Is hard working, has energy and uuummpph!

In return we can offer you:

  • Wonderful children who want to learn and will make you smile every day!
  • A thriving, caring team environment with a supportive senior leadership team of staff.
  • An outstanding learning environment that is incredibly well resourced, where you will simply love to work.
  • An innovative forward thinking school, where you will be proud to work.
  • A school where fun is at the heart!

Visits to school are essential.

Applicants will be considered for either the role of TA or Personal Care Assistant. Either roles will be offered to successful interviewees depending on their skillset and experience demonstrated in their application and interview.

Please look at our website to try and gain an insight into life, teaching at Pinewood and come and have a look round to get a feel for our school. Please contact the school office 0115 9521717, to arrange a visit with the head teacher and to request an application pack.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Barred List check and Disqualification from Caring for Children Regulations (DCCR) disclosure.

Application forms and further details are available from the school office or by e-mailing office@pinewood.notts.sch.uk

Application deadline: Friday 30th September 2022 - Midday

Shortlisting: Monday 3rd October 2022

Interview date TBC

• 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.