Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a school where:

• Children appreciate the care and nurture that talented staff provide.
• The ethos, ‘Together we will be successful’ is shared by all.
• There is great challenge particularly to consistently raise attainment and narrow gaps.
• Community involvement is at the heart of the school’s mission. 

If so: 

We are a lively and creative team who require a confident and determined Teaching Assistant to join our school and enjoy working with an extremely dedicated group of staff and governors. John Clifford School is a very supportive environment in which to continue to develop your teaching career due to the quality of coaching and mentoring. 

The post is designed for an experienced practitioner, with a background in early years. The successful applicant will work alongside colleagues to eventually lead the practice within our Nursery, where 30 hours provision is offered for a range of our families. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills through support and the eventual leadership of a small Nursery unit. 

Eventually, you will be responsible to the Headteacher and Foundation Stage Phase Leader for the day to day management and organisation of the Nursery, ensuring the safety and care of its children. 

We can offer you:

 The chance to work with diverse groups of learners.

• A wide variety of induction, mentoring and support.
• Joint planning and PPA with an experienced team member.
• Bespoke and individual coaching to meet your needs.
• A vibrant staff and governor team who work hard but also have fun.
• A close supportive partnership with our local community. 

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who can demonstrate: 

• The ability to work in a team and make a positive contribution.
• The motivation and desire to learn and improve.
• A commitment to make a difference to diverse learners.
• Consistent high quality learning opportunities.
• Foundation Stage experience. 

Visits to the school are essential from and can be arranged with the School Office. Please contact the School Office on 0115 9258057 to arrange a visit. 

Please find further information about our school on the website: www.johncliffordschool.com. 

Application forms and further details are available from the school via e-mail (jwaring@johnclifford.notts.sch.uk) or large stamped addressed envelope. 

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 welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges. 

Closing Date for applications: Monday 8th October 2018, 12:00pm

Interviews: Tuesday 16th October 2018 (morning)