Teaching Assistant

1 September 2018 temporary for 1 year pending a review of the needs of the academy

16.25 hours per week Term Time Only

We are a small, friendly Church of England primary school in a beautiful rural setting. As a member of The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham Multi Academy Trust we are looking to recruit a temporary part-time teaching assistant to work across Key stage 1 and key stage 2 in the mornings on a temporary 1 year contract initially. The post will involve work in class, work with small groups including teaching phonics and some 1:1 support.

At Burntstump we have:

• friendly, well behaved children who enjoy coming to school
• a caring, calm, Christian ethos
• a real commitment to team work in a supportive environment
• a cross curricular, creative approach to teaching and learning
• high expectations of children’s achievements
• fabulous, supportive parents and governors 

We are looking for someone who:

• is committed to enabling all children to reach their full potential
• has high expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• is sympathetic and accepting of the school’s Christian ethos.
• will be creative and innovative, making learning fun
• is flexible and able to work as a good team member
• Has experience of working with small groups of children and of teaching phonics

As a valued member of our school, you would be encouraged to take advantage of a range of CPD opportunities. We are a caring community and we have the interests of our staff as well as the children at the forefront of our objectives.

Our academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining the academy to share the same ethos. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you would like to work in a friendly church school environment, where you can be a part of a community atmosphere, then this could be the school for you.

For an application pack or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the school or e mail the Head Teacher at head@burntstumpchurch.notts.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please call for an appointment 0115 9632833.

Closing date: Tuesday 19th June 2018                   Interviews: Tuesday 26th June 2018