Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Christow Community Primary School

Required from April 2024

Fixed Term Contract to July 2025

£11.59 per hour

17.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year: 11.45am – 3.15pm Monday – Friday

Alternative working pattern may be available on request.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who is able to support a pupil who has some physical and health needs. The post is linked to their funding and is anticipated to continue until they reach the end of Year 6 (July 2025). The successful candidate would be required to support adaptive teaching approaches in all areas of the curriculum whilst embedding a strong relational approach. Strong communication skills with staff, parents/ carers and external agencies will also be essential. The teaching assistant will be directed by the class teacher with support from the Headteacher and SENDCo. Full training will be given.

Christow Primary School is a very special place to work. Our popular school is situated in an attractive elevated position at the heart of Christow Parish and enjoys picturesque grounds, with a forest school site, adventure playground and gardening area. Our dedicated team of staff and governors work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where learners and staff can flourish. Our aims are straightforward. We strive to develop the intellectual, spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs of each child through inspirational teaching and opportunities. We value the positive and sustained support of the parents to achieve this.

Please come and visit us and see for yourself! Please contact Amy Yeo, Headteacher, at reception@christowprimary.org.uk to arrange a visit or to ask questions you may have.

We are seeking a teaching assistant that:

• Has excellent communication skills leading to effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Skills to help support children with additional educational and behavioural needs
• Is committed to raising standards for young people
• Will be committed to supporting children to make good progress within their curriculum and inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
• Is kind, patient, enthusiastic and compassionate with a lively, fun outlook and a curious and creative mind.

We can offer you:

• Full training to support with physical and health needs of the child.
• Motivated and enthusiastic pupils
• School and Trust-wide support and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated and committed colleagues
• Commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS checks and reference checks. Christow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

Closing date for this position:   Tuesday 16th April 2024   

Interviews will be held on:            Friday 19th April 2024   

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service