Teaching Assistant 1

Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work as one to one support

Required to start January 2025

Band C, Part Time 18 month temporary contract, 32 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated teaching assistant, who feels that they are able to make a real difference here at Barnston Primary School. We are keen to hear from individuals who will support our aims and ethos and who are willing to work as part of a friendly team. Experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Your key duties and responsibilities will be:

• implement and adhere to all school policies and guidelines;
• support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and senior staff;
• provide and maintain a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils;
• keep appropriate and efficient records, which are shared with the teacher when and where appropriate;
• work with phase teachers to track the progress of individual children and intervene where pupils are not making progress where needed or instructed to do so;
• report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;
• promote the school's code of conduct amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy;
• communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies;
• make effective use of ICT to enhance learning and teaching;
• nurturing positive relationships at all times;
• work with the SENDCo to ensure that individual pupils receive appropriate support;
• set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance; and attend and participate in open evenings and after school events.

The successful applicant will have strong literacy and numeracy skills; be enthusiastic, proactive and engaging; be able to provide effective support for learners through strong knowledge and experience of the curriculum.

Application forms for the above post are available via the Wirral Website. Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher, Mrs L. Thompson-Broom via school office at schooloffice@barnston.wirral.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; if you would like any further information or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Debbie Kimpton, School Business Manager on 0151-342-5229.

Visits to school will be available on:

Friday 29th November at 4:00pm or Tuesday 3rd December at 2:00pm

Application forms and supporting letters must be submitted, explaining on no more than one side of A4 paper how they meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. These should be returned to school for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs L. Thompson-Broom, by the closing date.

The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 5th December at 12 Noon

Interviews will be held during week commencing 9th December 2024.

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share these values. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Barnston will also undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates: this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The successful candidate will have met the requirements of the person specification and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.