Classroom Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Rowan Tree Primary School

Green Hall Close

Atherton

M46 9HP

Salary: Grade 2, £16,823 - £17,102 per annum. £11.59 - £11.78 per hour

4 x 32 hours 30 minutes per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Required for 1st September 2024

The Governors are seeking to appoint:

• 4 Teaching Assistant Level 1 from the 1-09-2024 

Applications are invited from candidates who have experience of working with children with severe and complex needs in specialist settings. 

The selection criteria will be through:

• Completed Application Form
• Letter of application
• Person specification
• Interview

We are looking for a teaching assistant who is:

• An excellent classroom practitioner and has experience of working with pupils with severe and complex needs.
• Able to contribute to whole school initiatives
• Committed to working collaboratively with staff, parents
• Able to work independently and use initiative.

In return we can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming school environment.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.
• A strong, supportive staff team committed to raising standards.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Rowan Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of all pupils. Successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be required to sign themselves up to the DBS update service as an ongoing requirement of employment.

Please note that references, for those candidates shortlisted, will be requested immediately. Please ensure you have the correct email contact details for you referees and that they are aware that they may be contacted.

You will also need to bring original copies of your qualifications and proof of ID such as Photo Driving Licence or in date Passport, preferably both. 

To view the details relating to this position please click the links below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Staff Suitability Declaration Form

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

Safeguarding Child Protection and Early Help Policy

Childcare Disqualification Requirements

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 883928 or email enquiries@admin.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk Website www.rowantree.co.uk

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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