Teaching Assistant

3 October 2016
Fixed Term
Full Time
Until end of Academic Year
The Primary School of St Mary & St Martin, Retford Road, Blyth, Notts, S81 8ER
Grade 2 ( from Point 9 £14,075 per annum)

Temporary contract (31st October 2016 – 31st July 2017). Possibility of leading to permanent position (subject to budget).

The Headteacher and Governors of The Primary School of St Mary & St Martin wish to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified and experienced full-time Grade 2 Teaching Assistant from October 31st 2016.

The successful candidate will be required to support teaching staff across the primary phases and to work with pupils with learning and emotional issues. Experience across the entire primary age-range and of working with a range of children with specific medical and behavioural difficulties will be a benefit.

We are a small, forward-looking village school with supportive governors and parents, and enthusiastic children who are keen to grow as learners.

We are looking for an exceptional and dedicated Teaching Assistant, who seeks to provide inspirational learning opportunities that will both inspire and challenge our children. The successful candidate will need to have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour, and a commitment to ensuring each pupil achieves their full potential. Being able to work effectively as part of a team, while also using their own initiative, is an essential quality.

Please contact the School Office by telephone 01909 591218 or by email administration@blyth.notts.sch.uk  to request an application pack.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 3rd October (noon). INTERVIEWS: 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.