Directorate: People Services
Hours: 27.5 hours a week
Contract type: Fixed Term for 2 year (possibility of becoming permanent), 39 weeks a year
Location: Mickleover Primary School
The Governors wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join the friendly and caring staff in our school. The successful candidate will work 1:1 in Reception, with a child to support them in achieving the outcomes of their EHCP. This post will follow the child through to year1.
The successful candidate will have;
- Experience of working with children with ASD and learning needs
- NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or Supporting Learning in Schools or equivalent qualification or experience
- Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age to those in the school
- Experience of working with programmes to develop children’s social, emotional and communication skills
- Good Literacy and numeracy skills
- The ability to plan and deliver interventions under the guidance of the class teacher, SENDCO or Inclusion Manger
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent team working skills
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work with, and be supported by, the SENCO and Inclusion Team
- Relevant training, as appropriate to the needs of this post
- Friendly and supportive staff, parents and governors
Mickleover Primary School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this. The successful candidate will therefore require DBS clearance and all references will be taken up in accordance with Derby City Council employment guidelines. Online searches for any short-listed candidates will be carried out.
The application form, job description, person specification and letter from the Headteacher are available to download. The application form and letter of support, addressed to the Headteacher, should be sent by e-mail to head@mickleover.derby.sch.uk
The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am Monday 2nd October 2023. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on the week beginning Monday 9th October 2023. If you have not heard by this time, please assume that unfortunately you have not been successful this time.