Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 SEN support

The Governors of St Nicholas Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with Downs Syndrome asap. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development

The successful candidate will:

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils,      parents, governors and staff
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice

Required Date ASAP

Salary:£8.25 per hour

Contract: Temporary / Part-Time 19.5 hours per week 

Monday to Thursday 11.30am - 3.15pm, Friday 8.30 - 1pm

This post is temporary as it is linked to external funding and the child being on roll at the school. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Closing Date: 26/01/2018

Interviews: TBC

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email

School Website address: http://www.st-nicholas-exeter.devon.sch.uk/website