Teaching Assistant

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and conscientious Teaching Assistant with primary school experience on a permanent contract to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will initially work in our Ladybirds Unit, working alongside others to provide care and support for children with Education Health and Care Plans.  Experience of supporting children with autism, developmental delay or speech and language challenges would be an advantage.  They may also be required to work across school from Nursery to Year 2. 

Required For 27.5 hours per week term time only
Ramsden Infant School is a town centre school with approximately 110 children. 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 high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children.
• Be an excellent communicator who is adaptable and proactive.
• Be a committed team member who is able to work with independence when required

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
Ramsden Infant 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 Jo Pooley on jcpooley@ramsden.cumbria.sch.uk or phoning school on 01229 840950.

Please return all applications to jcpooley@ramsden.cumbria.sch.uk 

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 5th April 2024