Teaching Assistant SEND - Vacancy Ref: NEWS3

Teaching Assistant (SEND) – Newtown Primary School

Vacancy Ref: NEWS3

32.5 hours per week, term time only, 38+1 week

fixed term, (contract linked to a pupil with an Education Healthcare Plan)

Salary: Grade 5 £21,968 fte - Actual £16,504.86 per annum. 

Required: As soon as possible

DO YOU SHARE OUR PASSION TO INSPIRE EVERY YOUNG PERSON TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL?

Newtown Primary School is a school very much at the heart of the local community it serves. It has a long and proud tradition of educating and inspiring the children of west Carlisle. We are seeking to employ a teaching assistant who is experienced in supporting pupils with complex learning needs. We are looking for someone who is creative, imaginative, highly motivated and committed to improving the life chances of children.

Newtown Primary School is a rapidly improving school with an exciting future; we are committed to creating a vibrant, innovative and inspiring learning environment which maximises the potential of our children and community. The successful candidate will be joining Newtown at an exciting time and be part of our vision of providing an exciting and innovative education for all pupils.

We are looking for someone to join us as soon as possible. Ideally, you will be an experienced TA willing who has had experience of work with a wide range of pupils who have complex learning needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a good communicator committed to being part of an effective support team within the whole school community
• Set high expectations and have a commitment to supporting learners to achieve well
• Be self-motivated, adaptable and reliable
• Have experience of working across a range of ages and abilities
• Have experience of working with young children with SEND/SEMH needs.

We can offer:

• A commitment to your personal and professional development and the opportunity to develop your role
• Friendly and enthusiastic children and a supportive team ethos.

If you have the qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, then we would welcome an application from you. Please state your strengths in your application letter – experience of supporting across a range of age groups would be advantageous.

Please Note: The Cumbria Education Trust does not accept CVs. If you wish to apply for this post please complete an application form which can be found along with the job description and/or recruitment pack on the Trust’s website at https://www.cumbriaeducationtrust.org/job/teaching-assistant-vacancy-ref-news3/

Please return completed applications to: applications@cumbriaeducationtrust.org

Remember to include a supporting letter and ensure that you give contact telephone numbers (daytime and evening) and contact numbers and email addresses for your referees.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 12 December 2022

Interviews shall be held: WC Monday 12 December 2022

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact the School Office on: 01228 409650

The Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post.