Teaching Assistant Level 2

Temporary Maternity Cover

28.75 hours per week

Term time only: 38 weeks per annum

Salary: Grade 6

Brewster Avenue Infant School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly staff to cover a maternity leave. We are looking for individuals who enjoy both general class work and work with children with SEND.  

You will:

• be an effective practitioner, who involves the children as active learners;
• have experience of working with children in Key Stage 1 including those with SEND;
• have high expectations for standards of achievement and behaviour, from children, staff and yourself;
• have the commitment and ability to develop the potential of every child;
• be creative and resilient;
• have a passion for working collaboratively with colleagues.

We can offer:

• a caring, friendly and successful school;
• the opportunity for someone with a passion for working with under 7s to work exclusively with this age group;
• supportive and welcoming governors, staff and parents;
• well behaved and motivated pupils;
• a curriculum where the importance of play and outdoor learning are recognised;
• the opportunity for further professional development.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact Mrs Reynolds (01733 565092 [email protected]) to make an appointment with the Headteacher.  

Job description

Person specification

Application form

Closing date: Thursday 25^th September at 9am

Interviews: Monday 29^th September (provisionally)

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, ISA registration, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical check and two satisfactory references.

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