Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week

Are you passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work in an exciting, successful and caring school? Are you reliable and hardworking?

Aston and Cote C.E. Primary School is seeking to appoint a positive, enthusiastic and kind Teaching Assistant for 30 hours. The role is flexible to play to the strengths of the right candidate and will involve supporting pupils within a particular class, undertaking some interventions and one to one work. Part of this role will involve leading two after school clubs of the candidates choosing.

We would like someone who has the following qualities:

• Reliability
• Warmth and kindness
• Enthusiasm and a strong desire to make a difference
• A sense of humour and a positive outlook
• Well organised
•  Hard working - the life of a school is very busy!
• Willing to commit to the life of the school

What we can offer you:

• You will be joining our Aston and Cote family and we are a happy team who work well together
• A positive, friendly and well-organised working environment
• Keen, bubbly pupils who are very polite and want to do well
• On going training opportunities and regular meetings for professional development
• An exciting, dynamic place to work
• A well-resourced school
• Clear structure, support and respect and for your role

Previous experience of working in schools is preferred but not essential however the correct disposition is fundamental to the role.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please telephone the school to make an appointment.

Apply online at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/jobs or contact the school office for further details.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date:14 November 2014 (4pm)
Interview date:Tuesday 25th November 2014

Aston & Cote Church of England Primary School
Cote Road
Aston
Bampton
OX18 2DU
Contact telephone:01993 850435

Email: office.3120@aston-and-cote.oxon.sch.uk

Ref:Aston&Cote/14/10164