Teaching Assistant Supporting Complex Needs

Diamond Hall Infant Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6JF

34 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
8 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary: £19,796

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate must have:

A recognised level 3 qualification or the equivalent
Have up to date knowledge of the importance of nurturing and the impact it has on the outcomes for children
Be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children
Be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning
Be an effective communicator and able to work in collaboration with colleagues
Be flexible and resourceful whilst always putting the needs of the child first

What the school offers its staff

Diamond Hall Infant Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to be fully committed to our safeguarding policies and procedures, in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

Pre-employment checks and references will be sought and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.