Teaching Assistant - Christ Church Primary School

Teaching Assistant additional needs single pupil required at Christ Church Primary School, Burton on Trent

Required from September 2021 or as soon as possible to 21^st July 2022 (fixed term contract)

Part time 25 hours per week- 5 hours each day

Level 3 Grade 5 point 6 £19,698 (FTE) pro rata term time only

We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and positive Teaching Assistant with a passion for working with specific pupils with special educational needs currently in the EYFS Reception Class. You should have ideally experience of working with children with additional needs, and an understanding of hearing impairment difficulties would be advantageous however training will be provided.

This is a fixed term contract linked to a specific pupil at Christ Church Primary School. The funding we anticipate will be extended beyond the date specified but this is not guaranteed.

The successful candidate will work initially under the direction of the teacher and the Inclusion Leader. We offer our full support and induction programme for all new staff, and a commitment to continued professional development.

This is an exciting position to join our dedicated school staff, having recently been graded Good by OFSTED (February 2019) and we are well on our journey to outstanding.

We are looking for an applicant that will:

* Be an excellent enthusiastic, committed and skilled practitioner

* Have knowledge and experience of the primary curriculum

* Have high expectations of learning with the ability to adapt to suit the needs of the      

  child

* Be committed to raising achievement in the child

* Have good organisational and interpersonal skills

We can offer:

* Friendly, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn

* High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

* Committed team of friendly staff wanting the best for our pupils

* Strong supportive parents and Governors

* Excellent relationships with its community

A visit to the school is encouraged to fully appreciate what the school can offer to the right candidate, please contact the school from 1^st September to make an appointment.

To apply for this post please download the application form below in the Available Documents Section.

Closing date: 12pm noon – Thursday 9^th September 2021

Interview date: Thursday 16 September 2021 (provisional)

Please send completed application and recruitment and monitoring forms to bursar@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk or post to

Christ Church Primary School

Dale Street

Burton on Trent

Staffordshire

DE14 3TE

“This school 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”

This position is 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.