Teaching Assistant

Giggleswick Junior School

Teaching Assistant

Closing date:   15 February 2019 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early subject to receiving suitable applications; early applications are therefore encouraged.

Giggleswick Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work alongside teachers in the classroom, helping pupils with their learning on an individual or group, particularly at Key Stage 2, and in all subject areas. 

To assist the Learning Support Co-ordinator with the implementation of Learning and Management Profiles, discussing progress with teachers and pupils, assisting with general administration tasks and helping teaching staff to develop good practice.

The post is a term-time only post (34 weeks a year); the anticipated hours are 0830 – 1630 for four days per week, and 0830 – 1230 on Wednesday’s constituting 37 hours per week. The contract will be to the end of the current academic year with the possibility of a permanent position.

Giggleswick Junior School is situated in the stunning rural location of the Yorkshire Dales, just over an hour from both Leeds and Manchester. Small class sizes, professional colleagues and enthusiastic children within a purpose built Junior School make this a wonderful opportunity.

If you are interested in applying for this position please see our website for further details www.giggleswick.org.uk or contact Nicola Menzies, HR Assistant for further details and an application pack. Email: hr@giggleswick.org.uk  Telephone: 01729 893 096.

Interviews will take place at an early date

Giggleswick School is an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the school’s Child Protection Policy at all times.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.