Teaching Assistant

12 hours per week & 38 weeks per year

Fixed term contract starting from 4th January 2022 to 31st August 2022

We are currently seeking a 1:1 teaching assistant with experience in working with young children with Autism who also requires Social and Emotional support. The successful candidate will join our experienced team in supporting the child with social interaction, play based learning and accessing the school day.

All candidates will be required to:

– Have Maths and English to GCSE level C, First Aid;

– Have a passion for working with children;

– Have excellent communication skills and be able to engage with children, parents and co-workers;

– Have an interest in Special Needs (essential);

– Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding and welfare procedures;

– Be energetic, proactive, self-motivated and have attention to detail;

– Have the ability to speak clear English.

In return, we can offer you:

– Enthusiastic children who want to do their best;

– Supportive parents;

– Happy staff, who work together as a team;

– A commitment to professional development;

At Blackawton Primary Academy, we aim for a high standard of education for all children that offers a wide range of learning opportunities. We are a Gold Rights Respecting School where we have high expectations of behaviour that are based on respect and developing children’s sense of responsibility and self-esteem.

If you would like a tour or find out more, please email: admin@blackawtonprimary.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.