Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Pattern:

Full time - term time

Advert Start Date:

16/10/2017

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 01/11/2017 23:59

Salary:

£17,072 - £18,746 (pro rata)

Job Category:

Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:

167788

Employment Location:

Burnside Primary School

Number of posts:

Closing date:

1 Nov

Further Information

Our friendly and welcoming school is set at the heart of the local community. A recent Ofsted inspection (January 2017) judged the school to be good.

The governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and imaginative Teaching Assistant to cover a maternity leave. Applicants will be required support children’s learning across the curriculum.

The post will commence on Monday 4th December 2017.

Applicants should:
• Possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Have a good understanding of children’s learning and how to support children in achieving their potential
• Have a good standard of spoken and written English, and Maths
• Have a good understanding of Letters and Sounds
• Have experience of working with children with a range of needs

Recent relevant experience in a Primary School setting is essential.

Applications can be downloaded from this webpage and returned to school by Wednesday 1st November 2017. Interviews will be held week beginning 13th November 2017.

Applicants are very welcome to visit the school. Please notify the office of your intention to visit by ringing 01207 234020.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure DBS check.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications 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.

As you may be aware, there is currently an ongoing review of Teaching Assistants’ Pay and Conditions within Durham County Council. This post has been advertised in line with existing arrangements however the Terms & Conditions may be subject to change pending the outcome of this review, including a possible change in grade.

This post is not open to job share.

Burnside Primary School
Mendip Terrace
South Stanley
DH9 6QP

Telephone: 01207 234020
Email: burnside@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.stanleyburnside.durham.sch.uk