Teaching Assistant - Hatherleigh, United Kingdom - Hatherleigh Primary School

Description

Hatherleigh Primary School is seeking to appoint a person to carry out the general role of Teaching Assistant commencing as soon as possible.

This part time role will be for a minimum of 15.48 hours per week, term time only.

This post is temporary until 31 August 2024, due to a possible staff restructure in 2024/25.

The role will be working in both KS1 and KS2 and offering 1:1 support for a year 1 child.

Hatherleigh Primary School has a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere.

It is situated at the heart of the community where everyone is valued, and which encourages all the children to achieve their potential whilst being caring and aware of both their physical and mental wellbeing.

We have an excellent team of staff who create a nurturing working environment where children feel supported and encouraged to take responsibility for themselves, others and their environment.

You will provide in-class support, small group sessions and one to one supervision, under the direction of the class teacher.

We are looking for an individual with a sensitive, inspiring and nurturing approach to the needs and educational development of the children, who can be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively.

Ideally, you will:

• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;
• Have strong English and Math's skills (minimum GCSE qualification);
• Be able to maintain consistent boundaries, while being flexible and resilient in supporting the pupil;
• Be willing to work as part of team and liaise with other professionals both within and outside school;
• Be able to use you own initiative when required.

Visits are welcomed, please contact the school on to arrange.

Hatherleigh Primary School require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas.

You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. The applicant will need to reliably be able to commute to Hatherleigh or plan to relocate before starting work.

Hatherleigh Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.

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

This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.


Data Protection / GDPR Compliance
The Privacy Notice sets our our guidance in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations.

You will also need to comply with all school policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

• Keeping Children Safe in Education Policy
• Child Protection Policy and Statement on Safeguarding
• Adult Acceptable Use Policy
• Password Security Policy
• Data Protection Policy
• Staff Code of Conduct

Closing Date: 8 December 2023

Interview Date: 12 December 2023

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 8 months


Salary:
From £11.79 per hour


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hatherleigh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 08/12/2023

Expected start date: 02/01/2024