Teaching Assistant

Required from 15th April 2024. This is a fixed term part time position initially until August 2024 due to pupil numbers. The post will be 17.5 hours per week and the candidate will be required to work each morning.  

Salary : PCD5 £23,893 per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET 

An exciting opportunity has arisen and the Governors of Gosforth C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated teaching assistant to join our hard working and dedicated team. 
The successful candidate will: 

• Believe in an inclusive approach to education so that all learners are set high expectations and are challenged to achieve their best.
• Be willing to support the class teacher with planning, resourcing and assessment.
• Have experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs.
• Have good knowledge of the EYFS and KS1.
• Ensure that children are safe and secure in their school environment with an emphasis on their safeguarding needs. 
• Have good listening and behaviour management skills.

In return we offer:
• Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning.
• A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a priority.
• A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times.
• A high level of support from experienced staff and an active governing board.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

For an application pack please visit www.gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk  or email admin@gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk . 

Gosforth C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, it engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised. In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 14th March 2024  at 12 noon.
Shortlisting will be held: Thursday 14th March 2024. 
Interview will be held: Monday 18th March 2024.