Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible

This post is fixed term until July 2025 due to budgetary reasons, with a possibility of an extension into the next academic year.
Working days and hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm with 30 minutes lunch break (32.5 hours per week) term time only plus  INSET

Burgh by Sands School is a friendly and inclusive primary school committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can flourish and achieve their full potential. The governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and caring teaching assistant to join our staff team in our welcoming and thriving school. 

We are looking for someone with the following skills and qualities:
•    NVQ2/3 or equivalent 
•    Recent experience of working in KS2
•    A reflective organised practitioner who can contribute to planning, monitoring and assessment of pupils.
•    Confident to deliver small group interventions and catch ups when required
•    Is nurturing, caring and patient
•    An enthusiastic team player who communicates well with children
•    A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young children

At Burgh by Sands School, we can offer you:
•    A beautiful, small rural school where we take great pride in and care for all our pupils
•    A happy, friendly and dedicated staff team who will support and encourage
•    Supportive parents and governors
•    Opportunities for high quality continuous professional development.
•    Happy, hardworking and well-behaved children who are eager to learn!

Visits to the school are welcome and recommended.

Please contact Mrs Anna Graveson, School Administrator to arrange a convenient appointment.

Application packs are available by request from Mrs Anna Graveson, School Administrator.

Telephone 01228 576397 or alternatively email office@burgh-by-sands.cumbria.sch.uk 

Burgh by Sands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for Regulated Activity and satisfactory references will be sought.

Application closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 9th October 2024