Specialist Teaching Assistant - John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School

35 hours per week (8.30am to 4.00pm)
Term time only to include some PD days
Scale 2, spinal column point 3
Temporary in the first instance until August 2025

We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and inspiring Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a new class at our Specialist Resource Base, to work with Reception/Lower KS1 children with significant needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a provision that is committed to achievement for all its pupils and ongoing professional development for staff, and to make a real impact on pupils and their progress.

We are looking for candidates who:

• have a happy, can-do attitude and can motivate children with confidence and passion
• are committed to children enjoying and engaging in their learning
• are a team player with excellent communication skills and will demonstrate excellent working relationships with colleagues across school.
• are committed to creating and maintaining effective partnerships with parents/carers, outside agencies and the community.

We can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive environment
• A provision dedicated to providing a high-quality education that meets the bespoke needs of all our learners.
• Children who love attending school and are valued for their individuality and potential
• A thriving, inclusive school committed to driving up standards
• Ongoing CPD training 
• A strong commitment to supporting well-being and positive mental health
• A school that lives out its vision: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart”.

Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification for further information.

If you think this is you, please make an appointment to look around our school and apply for our position. We are always excited to welcome new staff who can enhance the fantastic provision we already offer.

This school is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils.  All successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  Please see the safeguarding policies on our website.

Visits to the School are welcomed and encouraged by contacting us on 01952 388188 or A3152@telford.gov.uk

Applications should be returned to A3152@telford.gov.uk  by Wednesday 11 September 2024 @ 12 noon.

Opportunity to visit school

Upon request

Application form to be returned to school:

Wednesday 11 September 2024 @ 12 noon

Interviews

Friday 13 September 2024

If you wish to arrange to visit the school, please contact us on 01952 388188.

If you have not been contacted by Thursday 12 September we thank you for your application but regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) Disclosure.

Thank you for your interest in the post and we look forward to receiving your application.

Attached documents
Application Form
Job Description & Person Specification