An exciting opportunity for a Key Stage 2 Educational Teaching Assistant to join our team in April 2024
Norristhorpe is an exceptional place to learn and our team works hard to ensure that pupils flourish and achieve their potential. We help children to grow in confidence and foster a lifelong love of learning, equipping them with the tools to succeed, both now and in the future.
The school was inspected by OFSTED in March 2015 and graded ‘Good’ with outstanding behaviour and safety. We had a successful short inspection in February 2019 and are looking for a forward-thinking individual to join us on our journey to ‘Outstanding’.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Educational Teaching Assistant to join our KS2 team, working 27.5 hours per week, term time only, initially in Year 5.
The successful candidate will:
- Have knowledge and understanding of the needs of children and a passion for their learning.
- Have knowledge of the curriculum and assessment.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work as part of a team, build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
- Contribute to the further development of our school by going ‘the extra mile’.
- Be committed to the safeguarding of children.
As a school we can offer:
- An opportunity to work in a large, successful primary school.
- Friendly, well behaved and enthusiastic children.
- A caring, friendly, committed team of colleagues, with a strong team spirit.
- Supportive parents and governors.
- CPD opportunities.
- A chance to make a difference to the lives of our children.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting our School Business Manager, Kay Newton, on 01924 325720 or by e-mailing her on knewton@norristhorpeschool.org.uk
Applications should be sent to carmitage@norristhorpeschool.org.uk by Noon on Monday 19th February 2024
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share that commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Available Downloads:
Schools Application Form
Schools Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form