Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Required to start 6th January 2025 or sooner.  

Part-time Teaching Assistant (SEND) Fixed Term – 22 hours per week

Orton CE School is ‘A happy place to learn, grow and thrive’

The Governing Body of Orton CE School is looking to appoint a committed and passionate teaching assistant to support a child with an EHCP and general Teaching Assistant duties.

This role is initially for two terms until 31st August 2025.

The Teaching Assistant post is for 22 hours over four days per week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays.
Teaching Assistant Salary – PCD5 £25,183  per annum , pro rata  term time only.

The successful candidate will need at least a relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification and recent experience of working as a teaching assistant.

We are looking for someone who:
•     Has high expectations of all pupils 
•     Is supportive of our Christian values, ethos and vision
•    Has experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs would be beneficial
•    Has excellent inter-personal and communication skills
•     Is committed to working as part of a happy team
•    Can develop a close working relationship with parents
•     Is hard working and will enjoy providing a wide variety of learning experiences
•     Has a great sense of humour!
•    Is flexible, motivated and willing to participate in the wider life of the school

We can offer you:
•    ‘A happy place to learn, grow and thrive
•    A very supportive and friendly team of colleagues and Governors
•    Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
•    Supportive parents, families and community
•    Opportunities for professional development
•    Beautiful rural setting

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people, appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check
Visits to the school and informal discussions with the Headteacher are available.
To arrange a visit or telephone discussion please contact the school office. Tel: 01539 624268 or email: admin@orton.cumbria.sch.uk

For an application pack please download from our school website www.ortoncofeprimary.co.uk or e-mail admin@orton.cumbria.sch.uk or head@orton.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 3rd January 2025. 
Interviews: as soon as possible after the closing date