Teaching Assistant/Personal Care Assistant

Fixed Term
Part Time
10
Until the end of the academic year
Orston Primary School, Church Street, Orston, NG13 9NS
Unqualified to Grade 2

Would you like to work as part of a close-knit team in a forward-thinking primary school with the children at the heart? Would you like to support a child with additional needs in Year 1 to build the foundations for life-long learning and reach their full potential? 

https://www.orston.notts.sch.uk/welcome/

We are looking for someone who:

  • Loves working with children and is passionate about providing hands on quality learning experiences for them.
  • Has experience or an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage & an ethos of play.
  • Has good positive behaviour management skills.
  • Has a ‘can do’ positive attitude and enthusiasm for the role.
  • Can support the class teacher and is flexible in approach.
  • Has experience or an understanding of outdoor learning 
  • Has experience of working with children with additional needs
  • Is patient and understanding
  • Is able to deal with confidential information and liaise with professionals.
  • Qualifications are not necessary if you have the skills required. We are looking for the right person for the job.

What we can offer you:

  • The opportunity to join a small, supportive and forward thinking school with a strong community ethos                                                                                    
  • An outstanding learning environment with the children at the heart, where you will love to work.
  • A dedicated team that are committed to supporting every child and every member of staff to be the best that they can be
  • A role in which you will be highly valued and can make a tangible difference
  • Wonderful children who make you smile every day
  • Training and development opportunities to further enhance your practice

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For further information or an application pack, please contact the school office on 01949850618 or email office@orston.notts.sch.uk    

Closing Date: Friday 7th October

• 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.