Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade JG3 SCP 5-6 (£19,312-£19,698) pro rata
Contract Types: Permanent – subject to continued EHCP funding
Hours: Part time, initially 32.5 hours Monday to Friday – please see below (some lunch time supervision will be required)
Applications are invited from highly caring, motivated, resourceful and committed teaching assistants to provide support for a delightful Y4 child with Battens Disease at East Harptree School.
This role will include working collaboratively with another teaching assistant and under the direction of the class teacher, the schools’ SENDCO, parents and outside agencies.
The ability to work independently and to personalise learning environments is essential. Experience of working with children with special educational needs is necessary as is experience in at least one of the following: speech and language, physical and/or therapeutic interventions. Health and care support will be required. Manual handling and paediatric first aid training would be highly desirable. Other training specific to this role will be provided.
This appointment will take effect as soon as possible.
The Collaboration of East Harptree and Ubley CofE Primary Schools consists of two small village schools situated in the Chew Valley. The successful candidate would become part of a friendly, hard-working collaborative team and have the opportunity of working with a child who is full of fun, loves to socialise, sing, play and enjoys being an important member of East Harptree Primary School.
If you feel you are the person we are looking for and would like to find out more about the role, please contact the school office on:
East Harptree: 01761-221492 or email us and make an appointment to speak to Mrs Brown, our Deputy Head and SENDCO. Full contact details can be located within the 'Apply Now' section; please log in or register to view.
Alternatively, please complete and return an application form – closing date 2nd September 2021. Interviews to be arranged for week commencing 13th September 2021.
Many thanks
Mrs Jane Bailey
Executive Headteacher
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – The Collaboration of East Harptree & Ubley Primary Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.