Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant L2 Band 4 point 7-11 FTE £26,403 - £28,142 plus SSA £1,539 Pro-rata £22,035.80 - £23,487.16 plus SSA £1284.44 Term Time only + 5 Inset Days Hexham Priory School is a vibrant, caring and purposeful environment in which all our pupils thrive. Staff and pupils are proud of our school, and work together to provide a friendly and caring environment in which all pupils and staff feel valued and secure. Our expert staff and facilities are designed to meet the individual needs of our pupils, in a bespoke way, ensuring that all our children and young people achieve their very best. Our staff work together with parents, carers and others to make sure the curriculum is personalised to maximise each pupil’s potential. Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Health professionals all work with Teachers and Teaching Assistants to support pupils’ individual development. We have a host of therapeutic facilities on site such as a soft play, sensory room, IMAX suite, gym and therapist rooms. We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our well-established team. The post is permanent, 35 hours a week, Term Time only + 5 Inset days and additional Special Schools Allowance (SSA) as part of your salary. The successful applicant must be able to work as part of a team as well as being able to use initiative when appropriate. You will be expected to work with pupils of all ages and to undertake all activities as required during their time at the school. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the class in the management of pupils. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the normal teaching area, which may include swimming, riding for the disabled etc. We will provide you with excellent working facilities, access to training and support with induction to the school. Further information about the school can be found on our website www.hexhamprioryschool.co.uk Hexham Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out our safeguarding policy. Hexham Priory School Corbridge Road, Hexham NE46 1UY 01434 605021 e-mail: schooladmin@hexhampriory.co.uk