Fixed Term , Part Time , Senior Teaching Assistant

Senior Teaching Assistant 

Required to start January 2024

We are seeking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our school support team and provide 1:1 support to children with EHCP’s. The post is 29 hours and is a fixed term contract which will start in Year 4 and follow through the school until the children leave.

The ideal candidates will:

• have recent experience of working with children in an educational context
• be passionate about giving all children the best experiences, opportunities and learning
• have good levels of English, Maths and up to date IT skills
• experience working 1:1 with SEND children
• be able to work independently and use their own initiative as well as work as part of a team
• be able to adapt learning tasks to meet the needs of the learner
• be flexible and adaptable
• has an approachable, calm and professional manner
• be supportive of the Christian ethos of our Church of England school

We can offer:

• a welcoming and motivated staff team
• great children who love their school and learning
• opportunities for further CPD and professional development

Specific timings will be available in the information pack.

The post is to start on the 3rd January 2024.

We would welcome visits to the school, please contact the school office 01539 821218 to arrange a time.

Application packs are available from Mrs F Crackles, School Business Manager via e-mail at admin@staveley.cumbria.sch.uk

Please complete the application form and provide a covering letter outlining how your skills, attitudes, and knowledge meet the requirements of the job description.

Staveley CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and, a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Closing date for applications: Thursday7th December by 12pm
Interview date: Tuesday 12th December