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Teaching Assistant working 1:1 supporting a child in KS1

Willow Brook Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5BB

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• Job start date

  15 April 2024

• Closing date

  8 March 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 February 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Fixed term, initially 4 mornings a week (8.30am to 1pm), with the potential to build hours later in the term.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Depending upon the child
• Pay scale: Grade 2 (SCP 4) this is negotiable depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Willow Brook primary school are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work 1:1 alongside an existing pupil in our KS1 cohort. The successful applicant will be an experienced and confident practitioner who has the ability and skills to engage with and nurture the individual needs of the child. Whilst relevant qualifications are desirable, a proven track record of working successfully alongside vulnerable pupils and supporting positive behaviour strategies is a must.

The teaching assistant will work alongside class teachers and the school SENCO to build and nurture a positive relationship with school and the child, helping to equip them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Has experience of working with children with SEND and has high aspirations for their involvement and achievement in a mainstream environment.
• Believe in the capacity of all young people to learn and grow, despite the various challenges they face.
• Have a positive and calm approach.
• Are willing to work co-operatively as part of the wider Willow Brook team.

What the school offers its staff

Willow Brook School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

We encourage visits to the school and would be happy to talk further about the specifics of the role in person. Application forms can be found on the school website vacancies page,

https://willowbrook.notts.sch.uk/vacancies/ and should be submitted with an accompanying letter detailing your experience and reason for applying for this role and sent to office@willowbrook.notts.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 8th March at 12 noon with interviews on Wednesday 13th March.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Willow Brook Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willow Brook Primary School website
• Email address: office@willowbrook.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01115 9149889
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willow-brook-primary-school-nottingham

Arranging a visit to Willow Brook Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@willowbrook.notts.sch.uk.

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