Teaching Assistant (E2734) - Lady Elizabeth Hastings Ce Va Primary School

Location: Lady Elizabeth Hastings CE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7AQ

Grade/ Band: A1-B3 depending on qualifications and experience

Vacancy Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.35am until 3.20pm ( 17.15 hours)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 19th July (with the potential to extend into the academic year 2024-2025)

Application Closing Date: Friday 23rd February 2024

Shortlisting: Week beginning 26th February

Interview Date: Thursday 7th March 2024

Required From: As soon as possible

Email: office@thorparch-leh.co.uk

Telephone: 01937 842566

Headteacher: Mrs. Katie Barnett

NOR: 114

The governing board are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our happy, welcoming Church school where all are encouraged to let their light shine by ‘Living and learning together in the light of God.’

Initially, this post will be to directly support learning in a 1:1 capacity under the guidance and support of the class teacher/ SENDCo

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to support the Christian ethos of our school 
• Have a calm and nurturing attitude
• Be able to facilitate children's learning in both 1:1 and small groups
• Be willing to work directly with children with special educational needs
• Be able to share information and have professional communication with the class teacher.
• Have experience of working in a similar position in schools (or be willing to undertake training and further study.) 

In turn, we can offer

• A working environment where values of courage, compassion, friendship and respect are at the heart of what we do
• A hardworking, caring and passionate staff team who are committed to continual improvement
• The opportunity to work with motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved learners
• An induction programme and support for new staff
• Training and further continued professional development 

Visits to our school are welcomed and will take place by appointment at a mutually convenient time. To book a visit or for an informal conversation with the head teacher/ SENDCo or school business manager, telephone our school office on 01937 842566 or email: office@thorparch-leh.co.uk. 

To apply – complete an application form and return it to school.

Schools Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

As part of the safer recruitment a google search of prospective candidates will be undertaken.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line. As part of the safer recruitment a google search of prospective candidates will be undertaken.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.