Teaching Assistant - X2

34.5 hours per week (with hour unpaid lunch break)
Term Time Only - 39 weeks per year

Smallwood Primary School and Language unit is a one form entry school with 265 pupils currently on role including a resource base with 45 pupils. Smallwood Primary School is a vibrant, creative and ambitious school located in Tooting, London. We have an ongoing commitment to improving standards for all pupils and to further developing our provision and drive to meet their needs. We are currently looking to expand our highly motivated and enthusiastic team of support staff to support individual pupils and small groups.

We are passionate about the education of our children, continuous professional development of all staff and a strong partnership with parents and the wider community.
Within the Language Unit all pupils have an EHCP who have communication and language disorders including Autism. It is important to us that all adults contribute to the growth and development of every child and support their individual needs.

You will be a calm, patient and resourceful individual who will be able to respond positively to the challenges of working with pupils of all abilities within a mainstream class or the Language Unit. You will also join our team of lunchtime supervisors to ensure the safety, well-being and good behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime break.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher and will be expected to support individuals and small groups of children. A minimum of G.C.S.E. grade C or above in English and Maths and NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or relevant extensive experience is required.

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the 'visit website' button at the top of this page.

For any further details please contact the school on the telephone number below.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email .

Closing date: 26 January 2024 (at midnight)
Interviews: 31 January 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Smallwood Primary School & Language Unit
Smallwood Road
Tooting
SW17 0TW
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Email:
Headteacher Mrs F Loudon