1:1 Teaching Assistant

Leedstown Primary School

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term contract, term time only

Variable hours contract (with initial hours of 27.5)

£10.50 p/hour

Leedstown Primary School is part of Kernow Learning, a primary academy Trust with 21 schools throughout Cornwall. The Trust is committed to providing quality continuing professional development and exciting opportunities. Leedstown Primary School us a vibrant school with a team of committed staff who always go that extra mile to meet the needs of all our children.

We are seeking an excellent 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team to support children with additional needs. Experience of working with SEN children is essential, as is a real enthusiasm and enjoyment of working with children to support them to be their very best. This is a fixed term contract linked to a child with initial hours of 27.5 hours per week, we are happy to consider a job share arrangement.

The successful candidate will be:-

• a caring and warm individual who is able to work effectively as part of a team

• committed to their own professional development and continual self review

• committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children

• able to build a strong rapport with children and have a developing understanding of the national Curriculum

· an excellent classroom support with behaviour management skills

· able to lead learning with individuals or groups of pupils.

We offer:

· A supportive school community, committed to the wellbeing of staff and pupils

· Access to wellbeing services (including 24/7 GP helpline, mental health support, counselling, physio, etc)

· A commitment to staff CPD

· Local Government pension scheme

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

To find out about this exciting opportunity please download the application form and information pack from www.kernowlearning.co.uk. Please return the completed application form to the school office by e-mail, post or in person before the closing date (addresses below).

Kernow Learning is committed to the safeguarding of children and the successful applicant will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undergo checks including an enhanced DBS check, online search and relevant prohibition checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND CVs AS THESE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED; ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE APPLICATION FORM PROVIDED.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 27th February 2023

PLEASE SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORMS TO:

Leedstown Primary School

Townshend Road

Leedstown

Hayle, TR27 6AA

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Part-time hours: 27.5 per week

Salary: £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• HAYLE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 20/02/2023