Teaching Assistant

·        32.5 hours a week term time only (38 weeks)

·        Monday to Friday

·        Pay scale BR4.13 FTE £23,423 (actual salary £17,649.42)

·        To start asap

Closing date: Monday 22nd January at midday

Hawes Down Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant with phonics experience to support across the school, initially in KS1 classes, to carry out interventions and to work with individual/groups of children. You will work closely and under the supervision of the class teacher and SENCO and you will be expected to fulfil programmes as advised by other professionals. An ability to work as part of a team with our friendly and supportive staff as well as being able to work independently and using your own initiative is essential. Experience and knowledge of working with an individual child is also essential.

The appointed candidate will have a positive outlook, must relate well to adults, work as part of a team and use their own initiative when appropriate. Interview questions will relate to this.

Applications are welcomed for full time or job share.

Hawes Down Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for this post before submitting an application. To apply, please complete the attached application form and return to office@hdps.org.uk for the attention of Mrs Rowedder.

If you do not receive a reply by Friday 26th January, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.