Teaching Assistant

Post Ref: ED551

30 hours per week, term time only

Beech Hill is a friendly, vibrant larger than average sized school with fantastic children and dedicated skilled staff situated in the Pellon area of Halifax.

Our commitment to our pupils is that we will attract, retain and develop excellent staff. We are looking for committed staff to join our team.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our friendly support team. The postholder will work collaboratively with teaching staff and all other stakeholders to help promote the school values and ethos. The successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent support to the class teacher and work as part of a team ensuring that we maintain high expectations and aspirations within our school.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Relate well to children.
• Are able to work as part of a team
• Are enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated
• Have a positive approach
• Can use their initiative

In return we will offer:

• A friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued
• A positive ethos that celebrates success at all levels
• Enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who want to learn
• A genuine commitment to CPD and collaborative learning

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

To download an editable application form and access the job packs please visit our school website: http://www.beechhillschool.co.uk, alternatively please contact the school office on Tel: 01422 345 004.

Closing Date: Completed application forms should be returned to the school by noon on Monday 3 August 2015.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 10 August 2015.

We will not contact unsuccessful applicants. If you have not been invited for an interview by Friday 10 August 2015 please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Beech Hill School
Mount Pleasant Avenue
Halifax
HX1 5TN
Website: www.beechhillschool.co.uk
Email: recruitment@beechhillschool.co.uk