Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
08/11/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 24/11/2017 23:59
Salary:
£18,070 - £20,661 pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
St Andrew’s Primary School
Further Information
Required for 8th January 2018.
The Governors of this friendly and welcoming school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and imaginative Teaching Assistant to work with our Early Years pupils.
This is a temporary post initially for two terms but with the possibility of an extension depending on the child’s needs, starting 8 January 2018, required to complement the existing staff team in delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning for our nursery and reception children. Applications are welcomed from candidates who meet all of the following criteria:
• A teaching assistant qualification at NVQ3, or CACHE level 3, or BTEC National Diploma level 3, or NNEB, or equivalent
• CGSE Maths and English Language at Grades A – C, or equivalent
• A minimum of 12 months paid experience of working with children in Early Years in an education setting and a good knowledge of the Development Matters document
• experience in using their skills, expertise and experience to support pupil learning and progress
• worked constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities, and their own position within these
• taught whole classes under the guidance of the classroom teacher
Only candidates that demonstrate on their application form that they meet all of the above criteria will be invited to take part in the selection process for this post.
Applicants are welcome to visit the school on Wednesday 22nd November 2017 at 9:30am, please contact Miss A Booth on 01388605385 or a.booth200@durhamlearning.net to inform her of your attendance.
The closing date for applications is Midnight on Friday 24th November 2017. Applications will then be shortlisted on Monday 27th November 2017 and you will be notified by email if you have been chosen to attend the interviews on Thursday 30th November 2017.
An application form and further information has been attached to this webpage. Please download and return to a.booth200@durhamlearning.net or via post to the school address St Andrew’s Primary School, St Andrew’s Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RY. Please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the jo post.
The Governors are committed to safeguarding and safe recruitment, and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check; completion of a Disqualification by Association declaration form in accordance with the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009; receipt of satisfactory supporting references; evidence of essential qualifications; a pre-employment Health Check and evidence of the Right to Work in the UK.
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.
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
This post is not open to job share.
St Andrew’s Primary School
St Andrew’s Road,
Bishop Auckland,
DL14 6RY
Telephone: 01388 605385
Email: standrews@durhamlearning.net
Webiste: St-andrews-pri.durham.sch.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.