Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term until July 2020 - Ref: TV34119

Leighswood School

Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term until July 2020
G4 SCP 6 - 11
17.5 hours per week term time only
£4,457 - £4921 actual
Required from January 2020

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to work in our Nursery.

You will need:

• Experience of working with children in EYFS
• To be able to establish and maintain positive relationships with children and staff.
• To be a team player
• High expectations and high energy levels
• The ability to communicate well with children, parents and carers and colleagues
• Experience of working with children with additional needs would be an advantage
• To be able to provide regular and detailed feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievements, progress, problems etc.
• Level 2 NVQ qualification or its equivalent (minimum)
• Support in the planning of exciting learning opportunities

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to work in a successful, well led  and progressive school
• A great team of hardworking colleagues
• Outstanding children who are keen to learn
• Supportive parents and governors
• Excellent opportunities for professional development

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application forms from the school office by E-mail: postbox@leighswood.walsall.sch.uk

Last date for receipt of completed application forms 12 noon – Friday 25^th October 2019. Interviews will be held week commencing 4^th November 2019.