Teaching Assistant

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and conscientious Teaching Assistant with primary school experience to join our dedicated team. This post is a Fixed Term Contract from 18^th March 2024 to March 2025 to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will work on a one to one basis with a Year 1 child. In addition, after school hours will be available to work in partnership with a colleague to cover a mixed age after school club.

Required For 18hrs Per Week (3 days, Monday to Wednesday) term time only
 

Low Furness CE Primary is a village school with approximately 140 children. We have extensive grounds and we love to be outdoors. We are a friendly and supportive workplace. You will be joining a team of people who are very good at their jobs, work hard, but know how to look after each other and enjoy being together.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Have the knowledge, understanding and patience to work with a child with Special Educational Needs.
• Be an excellent communicator who is adaptable and proactive.
• Be a committed team member who is able to work with independence when required.

Be fully supportive and committed to the Christian ethos of the school.

We can offer:
• Well-behaved, engaged pupils, who achieve high standards
• A forward thinking school, which is constantly striving for improvement
• Friendly and experienced staff and Governors
• A commitment to your continuing professional development
• A well-resourced, well-maintained school with extensive grounds

Low Furness C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Confirmed appointments will only be made after references have been checked and medical checks carried out.

Visits to the school are encouraged where further details about the role can be given.

Application forms and information are available from the Westmorland and Furness website or by contacting Anne-Marie Burrell in the school office (admin@low-furness.cumbria.sch.uk)

Closing Date: Thursday 8^th February 2024 at 9am
Interviews will be held on the morning of Wednesday 21^st February 2024