Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

14.5 hours per week term time only 

The governors of Milburn Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant for 1st January to work with our Early Years children and provide individual support to two children with Education Health Care Plans (Early Years and Key stage 2).  Our school offers a unique small school environment that enables children to flourish.  The post will be;

Tuesday 9:00am – 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Fixed term contract until 31st July 2025. This is due to SEN funding. 

We are looking for a teaching assistant to:
•    Demonstrate a caring approach while able to ensure high expectations and aspirations 
•    Work collaboratively with the head of school to plan, assess and meet the needs of our children
•    Be innovative and open to new ideas
•    Have a secure knowledge of working with individual children to overcome barriers to learning
•    Ensure our children have the very best education in their unique environment 
•    Value and celebrate each child as an individual showing care and respect

Application form and further details are available from the school via email to admin@milburn.cumbria.sch.uk. Visits to the school are recommended and can be arranged by contacting Hayley Dixon (Head of School) via the school office.

Milburn Primary School is committed to ensuring all children are safe-guarded and that pupil welfare is paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references.

Closing date & Shortlisting: Monday 9th December 2024 9am
Interviews: Thursday 12th December 2024