Temporary Full-Time Teaching Assistant (Fixed-term until 31/08/2017)

3 October 2016
Temporary
Full Time - Term Time Only
Remainder of this academic year
Samuel Barlow Primary School, Church Road, Clipstone, Mansfield, Notts, NG21 9DF
NJE Grade 3 (Point 14 – 18), £16,481 - £17,891 or, possibly NJE Grade 4 (Point 19 – 23) for the right candidate

Head of School: Mrs Melanie Brown

No on roll: 271 (Aged 3 – 11) 

The governors are looking to appoint a temporary qualified teaching assistant (32.5 hrs)to work at our school for the remainder of this academic year (this post may subsequently become permanent).  

Required to start as soon as possible the successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

  • Enthusiasm and motivation
  • A positive attitude
  • An ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and members of the wider community
  • An ability to be part of an enthusiastic and forward looking, hardworking team
  • A caring attitude and an ability to deal appropriately with a range of behaviours within the guidelines of the school behaviour policy
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent classroom skills with a clear understanding of how our youngest children learn
  • Flexibility and an ability to “have a go” at new ideas and adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individuals
  • Commitment to raising standards
  • Have high expectations- of oneself and the children in his/her care
  • An ability to train and put that training into practise
  • Knowledge of working with children with a range of abilities

In return we offer:

  • A supportive and caring staff team and governing body
  • A warm and friendly atmosphere
  • Commitment to your professional development
  • An opportunity to work in a school committed to improving the life chances of all the children in its care
  • A supportive induction programme
  • An improving school with children and staff who are proud of their successes and their school

Visits welcome. Please contact Melanie Brown (Head of School) to arrange a mutually convenient appointment via telephone (01623) 479033 or e-mail: head@samuelbarlow.notts.sch.uk

Application packs are available either via e-mail sbm@samuelbarlow.notts.sch.uk, directly from the school office or can be downloaded from the school website www.samuelbarlow.notts.sch.uk/

Closing date: Monday 3rd October, interviews will take place later that week.

• 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.