Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher – Fixed term contract to 31/12/2018 with the likelihood of the term being extended or made permanent

31.25 hours per week, 5 days a week, Term Time Only

A salary of £18,070 to £20,138 (pro – rata, i.e. this is a Full Time ‘all year round’ Salary. The actual salary will be less than this due to it being a term time only position).

Closing date: 12pm on 29th September 2017

Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd October 2017

Ideal start date: Immediately

Northern House School (Wokingham) is a Social Emotional Mental Health day/residential school for primary and secondary aged boys and girls.

The successful candidate will demonstrate confidence, the ability to communicate well with others and willingness to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the post.

Applicants are asked to provide a completed application form (detailing any gaps in employment), a CV, accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 2 A4 pages, Arial Font 11. In your covering letter tell us,

• What has prepared you for this role
• Why you want to join our Trust and school?
• What do you think you can bring to the school and the classroom?
• Why do you think an effective TA is so important in a classroom environment?

Applicants must provide a minimum of two references, one of which must be their current employer (or most recent permanent employer if not in permanent work). The reference must be someone of a senior nature (normally Head Teacher in case of someone working in a school presently).

The school will then shortlist applications based on the Job Specification provided.

Candidates will be called for interview. During the interview candidates will be required to bring with them a range of Identification, as required under Safer Recruitment and Right to Work. Proof of qualifications will also be required.

For an application pack please download it from our Trusts website (www.northernhouse.org.uk).

Northern House is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all successful applicants.

Job Type: Fixed term contract to 31/12/2018 with the likelihood of the term being extended or made permanent