Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Learning Support – fixed-term role (until Summer 2022) for 19.5 hours per week, NJC Grade 4 (SCP 13-17) 

Gawsworth is a wonderful village school and a proud member of the Fallibroome Trust. Our school is a place where the children are ‘inquisitive and spirited and enjoy coming to school’ (Ofsted September 2016). Our school is committed to developing high self-esteem and respect for one another, which enables individuals to achieve highly.

We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant who has strong experience of working with children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis. This key person will possess a ‘Growth Mindset,’ shares our vision and cherishes the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated, energetic and caring team. The work we do in school and as part of the Trust and our other alliances provides opportunities for professional development and support to further develop your practice and career.  

The post requires someone who is committed to inclusion, has experience of working with children who have additional needs and supporting our teachers to promote the highest standards for all pupils, using a creative and exciting curriculum that provides opportunities for children to learn through practical and enquiry-based experiences.

We are looking for someone to join our team who:

• Loves working with children and enjoys coming to work

• Is professional with a friendly approach

• Is passionate about inclusion

• Has excellent communication skills dealing with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community

• Is eager to support the development of ideas that excite and inspire our children and engage with colleagues across the Fallibroome Trust

• Is flexible, motivated and has a great sense of humour

• Has excellent organisational skills and enjoys a challenge 

• Uses their individual strengths to support the work of the whole school community 

including our extensive range of extra-curricular activities

A job description and application form can be obtained from our school website (www.gawsworth.cheshire.sch.uk). Candidates are advised, within their accompanying letter, to identify particular curriculum strengths and other interests and skills they could bring to the role. 

The closing date is Friday 29th October 2021 at 5:00pm; shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Tuesday 2nd November 2021. The recruitment process will consist of an interview and observed group activity. Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th November.