Teaching Assistant

The children, staff and Governing Body at Torkington Primary School are looking for a reliable, conscientious and enthusiastic colleague to join our friendly and hardworking team as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, Level 1 SEND.

We are proud of our commitment to the overall wellbeing and attainment of our children and colleagues, the successful candidate will by employed as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant with a child and will demonstrate a commitment to working in a nurturing environment with excellent continuing professional development. The ability to demonstrate experience of working with children with SEND and in particular experience of working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties and an understanding of how to support SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)

The successful candidate will:
Able to work on their own initiative.
Passionate about ensuring SEND pupils make progress both academically and pastorally.
A range of strategies and understanding of how to engage pupils in the learning taking place within the classroom.
Be personable, friendly and have a good sense of humour.
Committed to their own professional development.
Have the ability to work successfully in a team.
Highly motivated individual who will ensure the best possible outcomes for the young person/people they work with.
Have excellent communication skills.
Suitably well qualified
The successful candidate will need to have a good knowledge of how the children learn

In return we will be able to offer you:

A thorough induction to ensure that you excel in your new role.
Support from SENDCo
Supportive Teachers who work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants.
Well behaved and motivated pupils.
A friendly, supportive school community.
Continuing professional development.
The opportunity to work in an Ofsted Rated ‘Good’ school

To apply for this post please download the application form and save it to your PC to complete.

Please send your completed form back to the school (Mr Andy Buckler, Torkington Primary School, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6NR or email them to: headteacher@torkington.stockport.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau.

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The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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