Teaching Assistant

Hawes Down Primary School is seeking to appoint enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistants to carry out interventions and to work with individual/groups of children. You will work closely and under the supervision of the class teacher and SENCO and you will be expected to fulfil programmes as advised by other professionals. An ability to work as part of a team with our friendly and supportive staff as well as being able to work independently and using your own initiative is essential. Experience and knowledge of working with an individual child is also essential. The appointed candidate will have a positive outlook, must relate well to children and adults, work as part of a team and use their own initiative when appropriate. Interview questions will relate to this.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification before submitting an application. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupil's learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints, and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these. Hawes Down Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.