Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term Part Time Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9am until 3pm

Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Required from 8th January 2024 (or as soon as possible after this date) until 31st August 2024 on a fixed term basis to support a child with SEN. With the possibility of continuing in September 2024.

The Governing Body and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated SEN teaching assistant to join our dedicated Nursery team.

Due to the needs of one of our pupils we are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant on a 1-1 basis who is caring and kind but able to be firm and has a proven understanding of a range of SEN needs.

We would like the successful candidate to share our vision of providing creative and stimulating learning opportunities to develop the whole child. The successful candidate will help to provide a safe and happy learning environment which enables every child to flourish.

Essential Qualifications

English and Mathematics GCSE (Grade A-C)

Experience working with or caring for children and young people

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a relevant childcare/education area

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric/First Aid Certificate

Experience of working with or caring for children within an early years setting.

Experience of working in a classroom setting.

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant childcare/education area

Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement with the Headteacher.

Kendal Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this. This position is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check (DBS).

Further information is available from the school, application forms can be downloaded from Cumbria County Council website.

Closing date: 3rd January 2024

Date of short listing:  3rd January 2024

Interviews: 5th January 2024