Post 3: Teaching Assistant/Nurture Group Leader

Moordown St John's CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to lead our Nurture Group.  The post is  initially offered as a fixed term contract from 29 October 2018 - 31 August 2019.  The successful applicant will work 10 hours per week (afternoons).  From time-to-time, he/she may be required to undertake TA duties supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range.    

We are looking for a self-motivated and committed person to work alongside talented staff and contribute to the ethos of this friendly and popular school.      

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of working with children with social, emotional, behavioural difficulties and Special Educational Needs and: 

*  be able to plan and deliver creative, enriching nurture group opportunities 

*  use a nurturing approach to promote and reinforce pupil self esteem 

*  use a range of strategies to promote a purposeful learning environment 

*  support and promote an excellent spiritual and reflective learning ethos

 *  be committed to his/her own professional development and participate fully in the life of the school and community.

Applications may be made online via this website. 

Alternatively application  packs are available from the school website www.st-johns.bournemouth.sch.uk  or from the School Office either by collection or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope (large letter stamp) to the school address.    

This post can be combined with either Post 1 (Curriculum TA) or Post 2 (SEN TA) for the right applicant.   

Please be aware that your supporting statement should include  how you meet the criteria detailed  in the Person Specification.

Closing date:  Wednesday 19 September 2018

Interview date:  Wednesday 26 September 2018

Our school supports the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.   Article 29:  Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full.  Our school is committed to safeguarding, preventing radicalisation and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicants' background credentials including Enhanced DBS and Childcare Disqualification checks.