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Learning Support Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/06/2015
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/07/2015 10:00
Salary:
Grade 4 £16,572 - £18,376
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
141073
Employment Location:
Newker Primary School
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
6 Jul
Further Information
Required for 1st September 2015 until 31st August 2016

The Governors of this over-subscribed and friendly school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, adaptable, enthusiastic and imaginative Teaching Assistant to support the learning of pupils. The successful candidate may work within a ‘designated’ class or with individual children from Nursery to Year 6, as part of a large team of experienced teaching assistants.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitable candidate to commence or further develop their career in supporting teaching and enhancing the learning of children.

Applicants should possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications and have previous experience of supporting pupils within a school. They should have a caring attitude, be able to liaise with parents and external agencies. The successful candidate will also have an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and the National Curriculum (2014).

Applications packs are available online or from school by E-mail at newker@durhamlearning.net
Please return by email to the Head Teacher, Mr Stephen Jones, by 10:00am on Monday 6th July 2015.
Interviews will be held on Friday 10th July.

Candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Newker Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

This post is not open to job share.


Newker Primary School
Waldridge road,
Chester-le-street,
Durham.
DH2 3AA
Tel. No. 0191 3887099
Please note
This job is closed for applications.