A vacancy has arisen at Northway Community Primary School for a Teaching Assistant to support a pupil who has moved from Reception into Y1. The pupil has complex learning needs and requires support to access the curriculum. The person will be required to support targeted work linked to the pupil’s SEND learning plan.

The position is for as soon as the suitable candidate is available and is based on the funding for the pupil.

The Governors of Northway Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant who is:

• Committed to ensuring children achieve their full potential in acquiring the essential skills needed in Reading, Writing and Maths
• Committed to raising standards
• Experienced in supporting pupils who have special needs, in particular pupils with social and communication needs
• Experienced in supporting the review of learning plan targets.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An attractive, engaging and safe environment
• Well behaved, enthusiastic and happy children
• Training opportunities to further develop skills
• Supportive colleagues, leadership team and governing body.

The post is for 27.5 hours. The working hours are Monday – Friday (9am-3pm) with a half hour lunch. The position is term time only and the salary will be pro-rata. 

Please see the application form attached and e-mail completed to admin@northwayprimary.co.uk

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 2^nd October. Only successful candidates will be informed. Interviews will be on Tuesday 8^th October 2024.

Due to the nature of work the post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.