Teaching Assistant

14 June 2017
Fixed Term
Full Time
1 Year
Woodthorpe Infants School, Arno Vale Road, Nottingham NG5 4JG
Grade 3 (pt 14-18)

The school is looking for an enthusiastic, talented Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract from 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2018 to work with pupils with SEND across the school. These pupils have specific diagnoses linking to autism and breathing difficulties. 

This would be an ideal opportunity for a patient and caring Teaching Assistant who can work towards specific objectives to support small steps of progress. The successful applicant will work with the class teacher, and advice from other professionals, to identify specific targets and support pupils in achieving these. Previous experience would be an advantage in supporting emotional, social and academic progress. 

Candidates will need to show an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the use of English language. 

The post is to work 8.45am – 3.45pm Monday to Friday.

 

In return school can offer

  • a positive, good humoured, warm and welcoming atmosphere
  • enthusiastic children
  • a motivated, supportive group of professionals who contribute to the team
  • excellent relationships with pupils who are well supported by their families
  • a commitment to cpd and to growing professional skills and knowledge.

 

The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake first aid training. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and KCSiE declaration.

The School /Nottinghamshire County Council, together with the recognised trade unions, is committed to the development of positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment and in the delivery of our services, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership status.  This commitment will apply to recruitment and selection practices, training and development, promotion and in the application of national and local agreements in respect of pay and conditions of service. Disabled candidates who meet the essential requirements of the post will be guaranteed an interview.

Please contact the School for further details and to arrange a visit. An application pack is available from Woodthorpe Infants’ School, Arno Vale Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4JG, telephone 0115 9263820 and email office@arnoldwoodthorpe.notts.sch.uk or via the school website www.woodthorpeinfantschool.co.uk  

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 26th June 2017.

• 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.