Required for January 2019
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, inspirational and innovative teaching assistant to join our fast moving, forward thinking school to initially work in Early Years.
We are looking for an outstanding teaching assistant who is flexible and a confident team player who has experience of working with children in a school or a similar setting.
You should have:
- A NVQ/CACHE Level 3 for Teaching Assistants/Childcare or equivalent
- Worked or cared for children of a relevant age
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Understanding of child development and learning
- Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other learning programmes and strategies
- Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation
- Effective use of IT to support learning
- Good communication skills
- Ability to encourage pupils to fulfil their potential, offering choice, support and praise
- Ability to encourage high standards of pupil discipline at all times and deal with any behaviour giving cause for concern
- Ability to work as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these
In return we can offer:
- A diverse and vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging children
- A positive, caring ethos and culture
- A forward thinking school
- A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly colleagues
- A supportive and effective governing body
- High quality professional development opportunities and experiences
Sacriston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 0191 3710777
Closing Date: Thursday 25 October 2018
Shortlisting: Friday 26 October 2018
Interviews: Wednesday 31 October 2018
Application packs can be found below and should be returned with an accompanying letter (no longer than two sides of A4, font size 10) marked for the attention of the Headteacher, Ms Annalei Inkster, at the school address, Sacriston Academy, Witton Road, Sacriston, County Durham, DH7 6LQ or [email protected]