Teaching Assistant (Rolling 12 month Fixed Term Contract) Employer Waverton Community Primary School Reference P

The pupils Headteacher and Governors of Waverton Primary School are seeking to appoint a caring enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school community.

The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers to support pupils learning wellbeing and personal development. This role would suit someone who is patient positive and committed to helping children achieve their best.

The role is linked to ongoing funding arrangements and is expected to continue on a rolling 12-month fixed-term basis.

We are looking for someone who:

• Shares our school values of Respect Resilience and Responsibility
• Is kind patient encouraging and reflective
• Can work well as part of a team
• Has good literacy numeracy and communication skills
• Has experience of organising and delivering interventions
• Is flexible organised and proactive
• Understands the importance of safeguarding children
• Is committed to helping every child access a broad rich and engaging curriculum
• Has experience of supporting children with additional needs
• Is willing to participate in the wider life of school

In return Waverton Primary School can offer you:

• Happy children who are eager and willing to learn
• A highly supportive staff and senior leadership team
• A Learning Together; Achieving Together approach to all we do
• Opportunities to develop professionally

Commitment to safeguarding

At Waverton we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. We expect everyone to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy.

We would encourage applicants to visit our school. Visits can be accommodated on: Tuesday 2^nd June at 4pm and Thursday 4^th June at 9:30am.

Please contact the school office to book a visit.

Applications should be made using the application form linked below along with a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 explaining how your skills and experience best fit the needs of our school.

Closing Date: Monday 8^th June at 9am.

The recruitment process will consist of a group task and interview scheduled to take place on Monday 15^th June.