Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Required from September 2019

Hours per week: 31.65, term-time only.

Putteridge Primary School is keen to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our highly effective team. As part of this role, there will be a requirement to cover lunchtimes.

If you are a highly experienced, effective Key Stage 1 TA then read on!

Working within a Phase Group team, our TAs support our teaching staff in delivering high quality learning through working with individuals, small groups, delivering targeted interventions and have an unwavering belief that all children can reach their true potential.

Your core role will be to support children's learning and you will:

• Have recent and relevant school based, whole class experience within Key Stage 1 (knowledge of Key Stage 2 would be advantageous)

• Have a working knowledge and recent, relevant experience in the delivery of daily phonic sessions

• Be committed to raising the achievement and attainment of all of our children

• Have the drive, enthusiasm and commitment to develop our school further

• Be a committed team player who enjoys working collaboratively

• Be friendly, caring and hardworking

We are a vibrant, 3 form entry primary school on the edge of Luton, bordering Hertfordshire. We have invested heavily to ensure that this is a quality learning environment for the children and a wonderful workplace for our staff. Our culture embraces excellence at all levels.

We are blessed with having children who want to learn and enjoy their time in school.

The closing date for applications will be on Sunday 19th May 2019 - please ensure that you answer the 5 application questions on the separate attachment below, when you complete the application form.

Interviews will be held on Friday 24th May 2019. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to plan and deliver a small group session.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed.

Supporting Statement Questions are attached along with the JD & PS on the LBC website. Follow the apply link to view.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

CVs will not be accepted for posts based in school, application must be made on the form provided. Putteridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.