The Governors of St William of York Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, patient and caring Teaching Assistant to work with and contribute to our successful and hardworking team. The post is fixed term for one year as it is subject to SEN High Needs funding. This will continue depending on satisfactory performance & continuation of funding. The post is to work with and support a child with specific needs on a one to one basis in our Nursery. The hours of work are either;
12pm to 3.30pm Monday to Friday - 17.5 hours per week (Hours may be flexible)
Start Date asap/ Term Time only
We will offer you:
A caring, happy school with a pupil centred ethos for learning;
Well behaved, aspiring pupils who are keen to learn and whom take pride in their school;
A highly committed staff who are very willing to help each other, share good practice and work together as part of a team.
We are really proud of our school and encourage you to explore our school website www.stwilliamofyork.co.uk. As an employee of the school you will have a responsibility for and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
We are looking for someone who:
Is able to support the care and welfare of children;
Will regularly report on pupil progress and will contribute to observation and assessment;
Can work effectively as part of a team, has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff;
Able to support pupils who have complex special needs.
The successful candidate will have:
• Relevant qualifications and experience suitable for working with children in a Nursery setting.
• An ability to work as part of a close and friendly team.
• A high level of patience and understanding.
• Enthusiasm and passion about working with children to support their needs and help them reach their potential.
• Excellent basic skills in literacy, numeracy and good spoken English.
Completed application forms are to be returned by email or post to Mrs S Middlehurst, School Business Manager. Email [email protected] Address St William Road, Thornton L23 9XH Please note, we do not accept CVs, please add a covering letter to your application form.
