Teaching Assistant (post 2)

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 1 with their learning for 6.25 hours per week working over 5 days (1:00 2:15). An understanding of Russian is an advantage as this is the childs home language, although this is not essential. You will also be expected to work an additional 3.75 hours per week providing Midday Supervisory Assistant support to the same child 12:15 1:00 daily.

We are looking to appoint someone who has:

• Experience of working with pupils of a relevant age
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs
• Experience of working with small groups of pupils to help keep them motivated and on task
• Good maths and literacy skills (equivalent to GCSE Grade C)
• Commitment to giving children the best possible education
• Commitment to working as a member of a caring, supportive team
• Good inter-personal skills with the ability to develop positive and professional relationships with staff, pupils and parents
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• Self-motivation, adaptable and resourceful
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• Flexibility to work additional hours as required

If you are interested in joining our highly professional team, enjoy working with happy, motivated children and wish to work in a school that is committed to staff wellbeing then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application forms and further information is available from our school website www.northwootton.norfolk.sch.uk

Candidates are encouraged to submit applications by email to office@northwootton.norfolk.sch.uk where possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Closing date for applications: 21 August 2014
Interview date: Between 26/29 August 2014

NORTH WOOTTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
PRIORY LANE
NORTH WOOTTON
KINGS LYNN
PE30 3PT
Tel: 01553-672385
Fax: 01553-679051

Email: office@northwootton.norfolk.sch.uk