We are looking for a full time Grade 4 teaching assistant to support a child in KS1 1:1 for part of the day, and as a classroom teaching assistant for the remainer of the day, at J H Godwin Primary School. 

The role starts on 8th January 2024 and the hours of working will be:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm  (32.5 hours)

Salary:  pro rata

We are looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate outstanding classroom practice.
• Is a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has high expectations of children, behaviour and personal development.
• Has a passion for supporting the needs of all children, especially those with SEND.
• Has a positive outlook and loves developing children’s learning

 The candidate would ideally have a good understanding of trauma informed practice.

Our children would like someone who is:
Kind and helpful, reslient, positive and enthusiastic.

As a teaching assistant you will support our teaching staff to instil a sense of awe and wonder for our pupils as well as supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes. 

All potential candidates are welcome to visit the school for a walk around on Thursday 30th November, at 4:30pm. Please contact the school office on 01244 259 666, to arrange this walk around.

The closing date for this advert, is Thursday 7th December, at 5pm.

Successful shortlisted candidates will informed by the end of Friday 8th  December and invited for a formal interview, which is scheduled for Tuesday 12th December.

Please refer to the job description and employee specification for more detail about the requirements of the post.
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. 
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Please return your completed the application form and attach an accompanying letter telling us about yourself.