KS1/2 Teaching Assistant

32.5 Hours per week

Southmead Primary School is a thriving and vibrant place of learning, where we value and harness everyone’s contribution in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.

We have an excellent leadership team and a happy staff who believe that every child deserves the best education. We have an engaging, child-centred curriculum that focusses on the whole child and ensures that all children reach their potential.

As a large 2-form entry school, with an ASD Base and a Children’s Centre, there are many opportunities for professional development and to develop a wide range of experience. New members of our team will take part in a comprehensive induction programme to enable them to understand the school’s ethos, policies and procedures.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• is a passionate practitioner 
• believes that every child can succeed
• is hard-working and eager for a challenge 
• is keen to develop professionally 
• is flexible and a team player 
• is committed to safeguarding all our children and their emotional well-being 

In return we offer you:

• happy children who love learning and are proud of their school 
• a welcoming, caring and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children 
• clear succession planning to enable all staff to develop leadership skills for the future 
• excellent opportunities for continued professional development 
• dedicated release time 
• a strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team 
• a nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively an application pack can be found on the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/ 

Alternatively please contact the school for any further details on the telephone number below.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email, post or fax.

Closing date: 20 February 2018 (at noon) 

Interviews: 02 March 2018

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check, CVs are not accepted.

Southmead Primary School
Princes Way
London
SW19 6QT
Tel: 0208 788 8901
Fax: 0208 788 8782
Email: office@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk