Location: Oakwood Junior School, Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0DD
Hours: 32.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year
Contract type: Temporary contract until 31st August 2024 with a view to becoming permanent
Do you want to work in a positive supportive school environment where teamwork is valued and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential?
We are looking for a creative and hardworking teaching assistant to work in Key Stage 2 delivering the very best learning experiences for our children. This post will be working closely with a SEND pupil.
Our Mission Statement: 'Every Child is a Learner and Can Achieve’ represents our attitude to the support we endeavour to offer each and every pupil in our care.
Oakwood Junior School joined ‘Odyssey Collaborative Trust’ in 2021 and networks closely with the other schools in the Trust. We provide education for pupils of all abilities and we pride ourselves on our inclusive nature and ethos.
Oakwood Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy on our website using the following link: https://www.oakwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/policies
As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education document:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education-2
We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services. Oakwood Junior School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, a group of seven primary schools within the City of Derby.
An application pack is attached to this advert. Please return the completed application form and a covering letter to the school via email to
[email protected] or send in to the address above.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by email/phone call soon after the closing date. As this position is designated as a “Regulated Activity” references will be sought in advance of an interview.
The closing date for applications is Friday 14th April 2023 at noon.
Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interview Date to be confirmed