Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Priory Woods School
Tothill Avenue
Netherfields
Middlesbrough
TS3 ORH
Tel: 01642 770540

Head teacher: Mrs Janis French

Hours:    30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week
Contractual status:  Fixed Term reviewed annually 31st August

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 2 Level 2 Specialist Teaching Assistants.

If you are suitably qualified, highly motivated and interested in joining our outstanding school then please apply.

The successful applicant must have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A good understanding of special educational needs
• Understanding of child development and learning processes
• A NVQ level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.

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

Further details in relation to this post can be found on the school website at www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk and on Jobs North East.  Application forms should be returned to Katherine Frazer at the above address or emailed to frazer.k@priorywoodsschool.com

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:  Friday 16th February 2018
Shortlisting: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Interviews: Monday 27th February 2018