Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30 – 3.30, term time only

Fixed term contract until 31^st August 2018

Derwent Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work in our Nursery to join our dedicated, passionate and innovative team.

Derwent Primary School is part of an expanding multi-academy trust and this appointment comes at an exciting time when the Believe Academy Trust is fulfilling its ambitions to support a growing number of pupils’ learning.

Our vision is to create school communities where children excel, develop a love of learning and create magical memories that will last them a lifetime. We have high expectations for every child to succeed through the provision of personalised, real life learning experiences which enable them to grow into productive and valued citizens. Children will have success for today and be prepared for tomorrow.

The successful candidate will:

• be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent;
• be passionate and committed to improving the life chances of our pupils and making a difference;
• be a positive role model who can inspire and motivate;
• can provide a high level of support to children, catering for their individual needs;
• support and champion the school’s ethos and values;
• be a team player who is positive and flexible.

We are able to offer you:

• the opportunity to join a positive, supportive and forward thinking staff team;
• outstanding professional development opportunities led by our dynamic senior leadership team in partnership with the Trust;

• the opportunity to contribute to the development of the school at this exciting stage of our journey;
• enthusiastic, polite and well-mannered pupils;
• access to wellbeing services such as free health screening
• additional benefits and incentives such as discounted gym membership and discounts at high street retailers.

The successful candidate will provide daily care for our nursery children alongside the class teacher including assistance with toileting and changing nappies, when required.

We are excited about what we have achieved at Derwent, and would love to share it with you. Why not visit the school and find out more. Please contact the School Office if you would like to arrange a visit.

Derwent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to rigorous vetting procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.

Closing date: noon, 30^th October 2017

Interviews to be held week commencing: 6^th November 2017.