Teaching Assistant Level 2/3 Resource provision

Band D-F

Full time 36.00 Hours per week - 39 Weeks per year

Permanent

 

The children, staff and governors of our school wish to appoint a passionate, nurturing and experienced teaching assistant to join our highly experienced team working in one of our resource provision classes. The children in the class are F2 age and social communication and learning differences.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with our amazing children and contribute to their learning journey
• To work alongside an experienced and supportive team
• The chance to share learning in the indoor, outdoor and Forest School environments
• A highly inclusive school that is well respected within the local community and beyond
• Regular high quality training opportunities and paid staff meeting time each week to work with the team.
• The opportunity to contribute to our school development plan. All staff are part of our school improvement teams and play a key role in our school¿s continuing development
• A reflective working environment where everyone strives to meet the needs of all of our children
• Training and partnership working with our Family Hub team
• A highly experienced SEND team onsite who use a reflective approach who work with staff and families to support every child's learning.
• A permanent contract

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to being with the children, taking every opportunity to support and nurture them to meet their potential
• Would like to work in our resource provision classes with children aged 4 and 5.
• Is enthusiastic and contributes positively to our team
• Is reflective and has a 'can do' attitude

Ganneys Meadow School and Family Hub is a large school set in extensive landscaped grounds with a meadow, woodland and an orchard, it really is a truly magical place for children to learn. We are a highly inclusive 'Outstanding' maintained local authority nursery school with qualified teachers and highly experienced teaching assistants leading learning. We also offer extended hours through our wraparound care. We are working in partnership with a range of wider services from the Local Authority to offer a Family Hub model which supports the whole family.

Our school is a happy place to work, where all staff feel valued, appreciated and part of our team and this too was referenced in our recent Ofsted inspection.

This role will be challenging, yet highly rewarding, and has considerable scope for personal and professional development. Our 'I wonder' curriculum demonstrates our whole school commitment to everyone being a learner and continuing that journey of wondering through adulthood.

Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher (Mrs Kathryn Kennedy) at the school address demonstrating how your experience meets the essential and desirable criteria.

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 15th January 2025. Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 20th January 2025. Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to visit our school, please telephone the school office to arrange a personal tour. 0151 677 9255

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS and other relevant checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment policy, online checks may be carried out on shortlisted candidates.