Fixed Term Part Time Teaching Assistant

Required to start as soon as possible<br/><br/>The Head Teacher and Governors of Thursby Primary school wish to appoint an excellent teaching assistant to join their happy and thriving team within the village community of Thursby on the outskirts of Carlisle. <br/><br/> This post will be on a fixed term contract due to fluctuating pupil and school needs initially up until 31st August 2024.<br/><br/>The Teaching Assistant post will include working across school with send pupils and pupil premium children. This will involve working across both key stages with pupils either 1:1 or in small groups based on the needs of specific children. Knowledge and/or experience in SEND including Autism ADHD and Speech and Language is preferred. <br/><br/>Applications are welcome from both experienced and recently qualified teaching assistants and will match the person specification.<br/><br/>The successful candidate will be:<br/>• an enthusiastic resilient and creative teaching assistant with experience of providing highly effective support for pupils’ learning effective teacher liaison and good classroom management<br/>• experienced in working with pupils across the whole school community.<br/>• experienced in supporting pupils with SEND including both 1-1 and small group and those with physical speech & language emotional and behaviour needs<br/>• able to work flexibly as part of a dedicated staff team with high expectations in our small family friendly rural school<br/>• able to support the class teacher and be approachable and available to speak to relevant parents<br/>• confident to share and develop their own skills and experience further through internal/external CPD<br/><br/>We can offer you the opportunity to:<br/>• become part of a successful and happy school located on the outskirts of Carlisle<br/> • join a strong supportive staff and governor team and wider community<br/> • work with ‘love to learn’ pupils and very supportive parents<br/>• continue to develop your expertise and skills<br/><br/>Thursby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check barred list check and satisfactory references.<br/><br/>If you would like to find out more about this opportunity further details can be obtained from the Thursby School website at www.thursby.cumbria.sch.uk. <br/><br/>Application forms can be downloaded from the Cumberland Council and should be submitted with a covering letter by email to admin@thursby.cumbria.sch.uk by post or in person to the school office.<br/><br/>Closing date for applications: 12 noon 17th November 2023<br/>Interviews: TBC<br/><br/>