Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

30 hours per week, Term Time Only

The Headteacher and Governing Body wish to appoint a committed, flexible and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our inclusive and friendly school. You will be required to work as part of a team, supporting the learning for groups of children.

You will:

• Have high standards and expectations for all children;
• The ability to lead the learning for groups of children, supporting them to achieve their full potential;
• Be enthusiastic and an excellent role model to children;
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Be able to develop positive working relationships with children, staff and parents.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service .

Ryhope Junior School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

Application packs and further information are attached or may also be obtained by e-mail ryhope.junior@schools.sunderland.gov.uk, or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope (A4) to the School Business Manager, Mrs A Lough (at the below address) to whom completed applications should be returned.

The Council is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of employee pay, grading, terms and conditions of employment. It is intended that changes will be implemented after agreement with the trade unions. The terms and conditions and grading of this post may potentially change.

Visits to the school are welcome, by arrangement with the school office.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 5th June 2015.
Interviews: Thursday, 18th June 2015

Ryhope Junior School
Shaftesbury Avenue
Ryhope
Sunderland
SR2 0RT
Tel: (0191) 5536275
Fax: (0191) 5536277

Email: ryhope.junior@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Web: www.ryhopejuniors.co.uk