Teaching Assistant

1 x Temporary Full Time Teaching Assistant

(Predominantly working across KS2 and/or working with children with an EHCP, which is subject to change depending on school requirements and candidate experience)

6.5 Hours a day 5 days a week (32.5 hours) term time 

 This role is offered initially offered on a temporary basis. The post will be reviewed in July 2024.

Required by January 29th 2024 or as soon afterwards

The Governors wish to appoint a Full Time Teaching Assistant (to work predominantly across Key Stage 2 and/or with children with an EHCP).  This post will support individual pupils and classroom support, working closely with the headteacher, class teachers and SENCo.

We are looking for a highly motivated, caring and skilled practitioner who enjoys working with children, working collaboratively with others and who can make learning exciting, challenging and inspirational for our pupils.

The successful candidate must hold a qualification, at least the equivalent to NVQ Level 3. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be passionate and committed to teaching and learning;
• Demonstrate effective knowledge of supporting pupils,
• Demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills;
• Uphold the school's Christian ethos and values;
• Be willing to become part of the wider life of the school;
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be keen to develop skills and experience;
• Be well organised, proactive and able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Be willing to complete training including support for pupils with an EHCP.
• Have a willingness to understand individual children’s needs and the flexibility to meet these
• It would be desirable if the candidate had previous experience of working with children with specific needs and EHCP’s but is not essential.

Stainton C of E Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and adopt this commitment. References will be taken up and the successful applicant appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  Appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return.

Application forms and further details are available from: -

The school website www.stainton.cumbria.sch.uk

Visits to the school and informal discussions with the Headteacher are encouraged – please email or telephone school for an appointment.

Closing date for applications is Monday 22^nd January 2024

Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 22^nd January 2024

* We also have a vacancy for a Midday Supervisor and an ASC Leader or Assistant (dependant on experience) -The roles could be combined for the successful candidate (but this is not essential).