Lead Teaching Assistant

'A wholly outstanding' Specialist SEN school (Ofsted)

WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL FRIENDLY TEAM AND ENTHUSIASTIC PUPILS AT A NATIONALLY RECOGNISED SPECIALIST ACADEMY. 

Full Training Programme Offered

LEAD TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ash Field is an all-age specialist Academy for children from 4-19 whose main presenting need is physical but usually associated with additional needs.

The school has an excellent national reputation following eight outstanding Ofsted reports.  

You will need experience of working with children and young people, a positive attitude, enthusiasm and lots of energy!

The Lead Teaching Assistant will have a lead role in supporting the teacher and other professionals to provide exceptional learning and care within a well organised and positive learning environment. 

32.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year (Mon -Fri) plus 30 hours training

Applicants must have English and Maths at GCSE grade C or above or an equivalent level 2 qualification, NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or relevant qualification at Level 3 or above and  Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status or a willingness to complete an assessment for Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. 

Permanent position subject to satisfactory completion of a 12 month probationary period.

Salary will be £15,812. Daily start and finish times to be set by the Principal.
Appointment will be subject to Ash Field Academy Trust pay and conditions

Please note that all applications must be made by completing the Ash Field application form.  

To apply please download the information pack and application form on the school website: http://www.ashfield.leicester.sch.uk/vacancies/

CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Closing date: Monday 10th October 2016 at 12 noon 
Interviews: Week commencing 31st October 2016