Thomas Russell Infants School

Early Years – 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Fixed term contract

Mornings - 8.30am to 12.30pm

20 hours a week
Start date: As soon as possible
 
Contract end date: 19^th July 2019 with a possibility of earlier

Thomas Russell Infants’ School is a partner academy in John Taylor MAT.  Our governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and hard-working teaching assistant to join our school, working 1:1 with a child in Reception. 

Applicants must have current experience of working in Early Years and understanding of children with special needs.  The successful applicant will work under the direction of the class teacher and Co-Headteachers.  We are looking to appoint someone who is committed to achieving high standards and will work closely with colleagues as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Annual salary - £17,391 pro rata for 20 hours a week

Ideal candidate requirements:

• Current experience of working in EYFS and with children with SEN
• A good team player who is confident to work collaboratively
• Passionate about supporting all pupils
• Ability to adapt work and planning
• Ability to use own initiative and be flexible
• The ability to work closely and effectively with parents

  Visits to the school are encouraged.  Please telephone the school office on 01283 247930 to make an appointment and/or to apply. 

  Closing Date for applications: 12pm (noon) Friday 1^st February 2019

  Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 12^th February 2019  

  This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  
  All vacancies are subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Please note: CV’s are not accepted. Only fully completed application forms are to be submitted for shortlisting