Level 1 Specialist Teaching Assistant

Priory Woods School and Arts College is a large and successful school for young people aged 4 – 19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs. We currently have a vacancy for a 30 hour teaching assistant post to support a pupil on a one to one basis.

The successful applicant must have:

• Experience of working with or caring for children
• A good understanding of special educational needs
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake training and learn new skills.
• An appropriate recognised qualification equivalent or commitment to gaining the qualification – NVQ 2  Care & Education

Visits prior to application are warmly welcome, please contact the school on the number above to arrange an appointment.

Further information and application forms are available to download from www.northeastjobs.org.uk and also the school website www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk  Completed applications should be returned to the school FAO Mrs K Frazer by email to recruitment@priorywoodsschool.com  or post to the above address.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 6TH September 2019

Interviews: Friday 13th September 2019