Teaching Assistant

We are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to work as part of our staff team to support learning as soon as possible.  Initially, this will be within Key Stage 1.

Do you have a passion for working with young people? Do you have proven success at leading and supporting programmes to accelerate learning? 

The post is for 30 hours per week, spread over 5 days, term time only (39 weeks). Hourly rate of £8.78.

Applications are sought from candidates with experience in the following areas:

• Motivation and enjoyment in working with children;
• Knowledge of phonics and early reading, writing and maths skills;
• A good working knowledge of different strategies to support learning;
• Ability to convey infectious enthusiasm;
• A willingness to reflect on and improve your own practice and take responsibility for your on-going development.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting class teachers in ensuring the well-being of every aspect of the child - physical, emotional, spiritual, mental;
• Assist with preparation of resources etc. needed to support identified individuals or small groups;
• Offer feedback to assist with future planning for identified pupils;
• Be aware of and comply with all policies and procedures in school;
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

For an application form and further details, please contact Mrs Marion Watson, Headteacher, at the school, on telephone (01522) 682689 or via email on enquiries@st-lawrence.lincs.sch.uk.

To learn more about our school go to www.st-lawrence.lincs.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31 October 2014.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and continuously promotes a culture that embraces the ethos of safeguarding with all staff and volunteers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Skellingthorpe Saint Lawrence CE Primary School,  Lower Church Road,  Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5UZ