Organisation:Thorpe Acre Junior School
Working Hours: Part Time , Hours per week - 32.5
Salary:£14,998 - Pro-Rata
Appointment Type:Permanent
Location:Thorpe Acre Junior School, Alan Moss Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ
Reference:TAJS0029
Closing date:22 May 2022 at midnight
We are seeking to appoint a TEACHING ASSISTANT
TO SUPPORT PUPILS WITH SEND IN OUR SPECIALIST PROVISION
Salary: Grade 6 (actual £14,998)
Contract: Permanent, term-time only
Start date: Thursday 25th August 2022
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm term time only
including 5 INSET days throughout the year.
“The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection…..relationships between pupils and teachers are highly positive and the school has developed strong relationships with parents…..pupils benefit from a rich and well-designed creative curriculum…..the school has established high expectations for the presentation of work…..the school has succeeded in creating a positive climate for learning in which pupils’ behaviour contributes to the pace of learning.” (Ofsted Oct 2017).
Due to an increase in pupil numbers, the governors are looking to appoint an outstanding, creative and committed practitioner who will provide classroom, break time and lunchtime support to pupils with SEND, in our Communication & Interaction Resource Base.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children, ideally those with autism and ADHD
- Have experience of working with children with SEMH
- Have excellent communication skills both orally and written
- Have a positive attitude and show initiative
- Promote the potential of pupils
- Be committed to raising standards and accelerating progress for all pupils
- Be able to work well as a team
- Promote the ethos of the school.
We can offer you:
- A well-resourced attractive working environment
- The opportunity to work with motivated and friendly children
- Supportive staff and governors
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
Informal visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Closing date: 22nd May 2022
Interviews: 9th June 2022
Thorpe Acre Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and it is expected that staff at the school share this commitment. This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Therefore a DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check) is an essential requirement.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please complete the application form, returning it to:
Mrs L Isaac
PA to the Headteacher