Teaching Assistant

Temporary
Part Time
To cover maternity leave from November 2nd 2015 until further notice
James Peacock Infant and Nursery School, Manor Park, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6DS
Grade 3 points 14-18 - Pay scale £16,231 -£17,714 (pro rata)

26 hours per week

NVQ3 Qualified

Required from 2nd November 2015, a talented and appropriately qualified Teaching Assistant to work on a temporary basis within our school for four days per week.

We are looking for a qualified, well-motivated person who can work effectively within our school to work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom/nursery or 1:1 support for individual pupils. The successful candidate will be expected to work with pupils between the ages of 3-7 years. Applicants will have good literacy and numeracy skills, effective behaviour management strategies and a commitment to supporting all of our children be happy and successful within a fully inclusive learning environment. As well as being cooperative team members, the successful candidate must be able to work under their own initiative and knowledge and experience of working with Makaton/sign and symbols would be desirable. In return, we offer a strong, happy and supportive staff team, enthusiastic and well-motivated children and good opportunities for continuing professional development.

Closing date: 13th October 2015 at 9a.m

Interviews will be held w/b 19th October 2015

James Peacock School is committed to safer recruiting and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Visits welcome: Please contact us on 0115 9144225 or e-mail office@jamespeacock.notts.sch.uk

• 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.