Support Assistant Level 3

17.5 hours per week, term time only plus 3 training days (8.30am - 12.00pm)

Mountfield is a good school with enthusiastic, friendly children who are keen to learn. A positive climate for learning is well established and is the platform from which we aim to help our children to make good progress and achieve their potential.

Fixed Term until 31 August 2016

We are looking for someone who:-

• Is an exemplary classroom practitioner, keen to work with Reception children and able to promote pupil progress at that level.
• Has high expectations about what children can achieve and is aware of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework to enable children to meet those high expectations.
• Understands how to use assessment, monitoring and target setting to enhance children’s learning.
• Demonstrates an ability to respond to pupils individual needs and promote inclusion and acceptance of pupils in the classroom
• Able to work with individuals and small groups.
• Has the ability to bring learning to life, providing inspirational learning experiences.
• Thrives on challenge and implementing change in order to meet our shared school vision.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If this appeals to you, please e-mail admin@mountfield.newcastle.sch.uk to arrange a time to visit the school and/or receive an application pack.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Closing date 8 June 2015
Interviews w/b 15 June 2015

Mountfield Primary School
Kirkwood Drive
North Kenton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3AT
Tel 0191 285 3793