Teaching Assistant – 1 to 1 support

Fixed term* - Contract to run until no later than 19 July 2024.
Part-time – 21 hrs

The Governors of Ennerdale CE Primary School seek to appoint Teaching Assistant to work 1 to 1 with a child currently in KS2, starting as soon as possible to work five days per week, term time only, 10am – 2.15pm. 

*Due to funding, this is a fixed term appointment related to the provision of special needs support in respect of the named pupil/s and will continue until 19 July 2024, a review of the EHCP or the pupil/s departure from the school, if earlier. Times and hours of hours work may be changed, dependent on the review of the EHCP together with the times of the day the hours are worked.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated person who wants to be involved in the education of young children. NVQ Level 2 is preferred with experience appropriate for the role. You will work with and support an identified child with specific academic, physical and emotional/behavioural needs on an individual basis.

Under the supervision of the KS2 leader you will undertake a range of varied tasks to support teaching, learning and care across the whole curriculum by working with a named specific child who has an EHCP. The work will be in Key Stage two class and depend on the age of the child and their individual needs, but may include:
- Assist the class teacher in preparing and delivering suitable learning materials for the pupil
- working inside or outside the classroom on a 1 to1 basis
- Supervision of child during play / lunch times.
- establishing a supportive, caring and secure relationship with the pupil according to needs
- promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos
- looking after the child's physical, social and emotional welfare
- creating a stimulating environment
- encourage independent learning and promote inclusion
- giving information and help to teachers
- keeping records, contributing to monitoring and recording pupil progress 
- complying with all school policies and procedures. 
- Share our vision and ethos for the highest standards in all aspects of school life
- Have good communication and organisational skills.

If you think you have the right characteristics to carry out these tasks and would like to be part of a small friendly village school which is at the centre of the community, then please get in touch.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for the post as are excellent professional references. Candidates will also require first aid training, food hygiene qualification certificate and safeguarding training, all of which can be organised on appointment.

Please contact Mrs Gwen Delaney, Business Manager, for further details and an application pack at admin@ennerdale.cumbria.sch.uk, alternatively these can be downloaded from the school website www.ennerdale.cumbria.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcomed, and we are happy to talk through the role over the phone or conduct visits by appointment. Please contact Mrs Gwen Delaney on 01946 861402 / admin@ennerdale.cumbria.sch.uk to make an appointment. The closing date for this post is 3pm on 12th April 2024.

The interviews will be held onsite and in person on Friday 19th April 2024.