Senior Teaching Assistant - KS1

Senior Teaching Assistant - KS1

31.25 hours per week - permanent - 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday with 45 minute break.

Term time only plus 1 week for INSET days.

Required to start as soon as possible.

Predominantly working across KS1 and/or working with children with an EHCP, which is subject to change depending on school requirements and candidate experience.

The successful candidate will need: 

• As a minimum a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• English and Maths to GCSE grade 4 or above, or the equivalent e.g. Functional Skills Level 2
• Experience of working with children
• The ability to relate well to children and adults
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures within education relating to the welfare, safety and education of children
• Working knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
• The ability to prioritise tasks and act on own initiative
• An understanding of principals of child development and learning processes
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team
• Patience and the ability to think outside the box

Barrow Island Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. School will also undertake online checks of any shortlisted candidates.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Please apply by contacting the admin team at school via email admin@barrowisland.cumbria.sch.uk to request the Westmorland and Furness application form. The Post Specification is also available upon request.

Please email completed application forms to admin@barrowisland.cumbria.sch.uk by the closing date below.

Closing date: Sunday 18th February 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 19th February 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 27th February 2024