Educational Support Assistant

Hours per Week: 17 hours 30 minues

To commence 1st September 2015 and is on a fixed term basis subject to the future budgetary provision or the operational needs of the school. It is not expected to go beyond July 2016.

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is looking to work in an Infant and Nursery School which strives for the best for all its pupils?

If so, we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Educational Support Assistant, with a proven track record of working in an Early Years and Key Stage One environment.

The ideal candidates will:

• Be enthusiastic, calm and positive with a professional approach to their role.
• Be able to develop good working relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Demonstrate good behaviour management strategies.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Be motivated, hard-working and enjoy using their initiative.

In turn we will offer:

• A happy, friendly and supportive staff team.
• Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A strong commitment to your continuing professional development.
• Excellent facilities and resources.

A strong Leadership Team who will offer support and advice to ensure you get the most out of the role and that you can provide the highest quality teaching and care for the children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

If you require further information about the role, please contact the school Business Manager on telephone: 01924 325305 or you can visit the school website at www.pentlandpri.kgfl.dbprimary.com

To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached here

Application forms should be returned by post to the Headteacher at the school by 12 noon Friday 10th July 2015.

Closing date: 10 July 2015
Shortlisting: 10th July 2015
Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th July 2015.

Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Road
Savile Town
Dewsbury
WF12 9JR