Teaching Assistant Special/Additional Needs Level 1

Fixed term, temporary for 12 months, TTO, 35 hrs per week

Barlow Hall Primary School are looking to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant to support a child in our nursery with specific additional needs.

This post will be fixed term for twelve months initially, with the possibility of a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Support a child with complex needs and a possible Autistic Spectrum Diagnosis
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Support the schools vision and values
• Have experience of working with young children to an appropriate level
• Have good communication skills and qualifications in maths and English

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive working environment
• Access to support and training from within school and other support agencies
• Happy and successful children

Safeguarding information
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

How to apply - information for applicants
Please return completed applications by email only to Stuart Stoneman – s.stoneman@barlowhallprimary.co.uk

Closing Date: 20 April 2015 09:00
Shortlisting: 21/04/2015
Interviews: 24/04/2015

Please quote vacancy reference - MCC352/2325-11S

About us
Barlow Hall Primary School is located in Chorlton, Manchester. We currently have 294 children on roll and we operate as a one and a half form entry school. Our children come from a variety of backgrounds, religions and cultures.

More than two thirds of our school population come from ethnic minority backgrounds with about 40% of our children having English as an additional language. Approximately 35% of our children are identified as vulnerable learners. 59% of children are eligible for pupil premium funding.

To join our team you will need to have a strong commitment to pupil’s learning as well as caring and supportive qualities. Our children’s achievements are very important and the adults at Barlow Hall work with great dedication and enthusiasm to make sure that each child achieves the very best they can.

Barlow Hall Primary School
Darley Avenue,
Chorlton-cum-Hardy,
Manchester
M21 7JG

0161 881 2158
www.barlowhallblogs.net/welcome/