Teaching Assistant (Inclusion)

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We wish to appoint a dedicated and caring teaching assistant to join our enthusiastic and friendly team to support pupils with additional needs. We are  seeking a practitioner who is passionate about ensuring all children are independent and successful learners who make good progress. 

We are looking for someone who:-

• Has high expectations and is committed to engaging pupils in their learning
• Has the ability to reflect upon and improve their own practice
• Has energy and a sense of humour
• Has experience of working with, or caring for children aged between 3 years and 7 years
• Can adapt their practice to meet the needs of individual pupils
• Will embrace the aims of our school – ‘Achieve Well, Aim High, Have Fun’! 

We can offer you:-

• The opportunity to work with well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and who enjoy hands-on, creative learning opportunities.
• Membership of a friendly and dedicated team of staff who place the children at the centre of all that they do.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• An inclusive ethos.
• Very well resourced classrooms. 

Please also take time to look at our school video and ‘Wow Factor’ gallery on the home page of our website to get a true flavour of Shelton Infant School. If you are inspired by our school ethos and our values, we would like to hear from you! 

The role is initially offered on a temporary contract but may become permanent dependent upon pupil numbers. Working hours may be amended to secure the right candidate. 

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school to find out more about the role and our school. Please telephone the  school – 01332 700353. 

Please email your completed application form to Anthony Leigh, Headteacher, via admin@sheltoni.derby.sch.uk.

Shelton Infant School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times and expects all staff to share in this. The successful candidate will therefore require enhanced DBS clearance and all references will be taken up in accordance with Derby City Council employment guidelines. 

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 18^th October 2024. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.