An opportunity has arisen for a temporary (in the first instance) Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The Governing Body warmly welcomes applications to join our happy and thriving school.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled and caring practitioner to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis. The Teaching Assistant appointed will provide additional support for learning and work closely with other multi agency professionals. This position is fixed term until August 2025 and is linked to SEND funding.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic and committed to making a difference
• Is organised, efficient and able to work in a busy environment
• Has an understanding of school safeguarding requirements
• Has a high expectation of care for all children
• Will support the Christian ethos of our school

We can offer:

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference
• High quality support and professional opportunities
• An exciting, vibrant and caring environment in which to work
• A friendly, supportive staff who have high expectations of themselves and our children

Applications should be returned directly to the school. The closing date for applications is Monday 20th January at 4pm and interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd January. Email applications can be sent to: admin@bdsprimary.co.uk 

Short-listed applicants will be contacted via email. We do not accept CVs.

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

Due to the nature of work this 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 Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education we are required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website.