Teaching Assistant

TA X 1 - across KS1&2 - Fixed term contract for one year  

TA X 1 - working 1:1 with pupil - Event linked position  

32.5 hours per week excluding breaks (8.30am to 3.30pm Mon to Fri) 

Term time only (39 weeks) 

Required for September 2018

(some posts may be available sooner, according to availability, and will be discussed at interview)  Swaffield is a happy and successful school, committed to its staff and pupils. 

We need to expand our team of support staff and are looking for the right person/s to work alongside teachers and other support staff in Key Stages 1 & 2.These post/s will be subject to a six months probationary period and may include lunchtime supervision/activities.    

You will:

• Have minimum qualification of Level 2 in Childcare (or similar) is together with GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Need enthusiasm, energy and good communication skills.
• Also need to be flexible, patient, caring and confident with children.
• Have previous experience to apply for both roles.
• Have previous experience working with pupils with learning difficulties, ASD or behavioural need is for the 1:1 position.

This will be a class based post, working with groups of children or one to one.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively an application pack can be found on the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/ 

For any other details please visit the school website www.swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk under Job Vacancies to download all necessary documents.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email swaffield@swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Closing date: 12 June 2018 (at noon) 

Interview date:  week commencing 18 June 2018

ONLY THOSE SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

References will be requested prior to interviews whenever possible

Original documents must be seen for all qualifications

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS and health check.

CVs are not accepted.

Swaffield Primary School
St Ann’s Hill
Wandsworth
London SW18 2SA
Telephone: 020 8874 2825
Email: swaffield@swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Lilley