Teaching Assistant position (fixed term until 31st August 2019) - ref TV61818

New Invention Infant School
Cannock Road, Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA

Telephone: 01922 710871
E-mail: postbox@invention-i.walsall.sch.uk

Are you inspirational, enthusiastic, engaging and hard working? 
Then this is the job for you! 

Teaching Assistant position (fixed term until 31^st August 2019) - ref TV61818

Required as soon as possible

A part-time Teaching Assistant to work in a Year 2 class (15 hours – AM only)

This is a Level 2 post.  Grade G4 – Scale points 16(£6257) – 21(£7016) including training days per annum 

We are looking for a teaching assistant with experience of working in a Year 2 classroom. We are a committed team of driven colleagues who look for the very best in every child and strive for the highest possible standards for all. Our school is highly inclusive in nature and we embrace this within our practice. As a three form entry school our approach is team-based, open and supportive. If these are qualities you hold, are inspired by and would like to be part of we look forward to your application! 

Essential Qualities: 

To possess at least a Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
To have current experience of working in a Year 2 classroom.
To have a good working knowledge of Year 2 expectations in the New National Curriculum.
To be able to work as part of a team and under your own initiative.
To liaise with the SEND co-ordinator to develop appropriate strategies to engage all learners.
To have a good working knowledge of 1-1 or small group interventions.
To demonstrate good organisational skills.
To be enthusiastic, friendly, approachable and flexible.
To be willing to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the children in our care.
To be able to use ICT as a tool to support learning.

Further details and application forms are available from the school office. Completed applications can be emailed to the school (E-mail: postbox@invention-i.walsall.sch.uk) or posted to: New Invention Infants School, Cannock Road, Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA

Closing Date for applications: Monday 21^st January 2019
Proposed interview date: Wednesday 23^rd January 2019 

Our school operates a safeguarding policy that promotes welfare for all children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.