Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary details: £ - £

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Do you want to work in a positive supportive school environment where teamwork is valued, and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential?

Asterdale Primary School is looking for a creative and hardworking teaching assistant, preferably with experience in SEND, to work in our school delivering the very best learning experiences for our children. We are a well-established and popular school with rising standards and high morale amongst our staff.

We can offer you:

• Happy, well-behaved pupils with positive attitudes to their learning
• An experienced and supportive staff team who are highly committed to improving outcomes for all pupils
• Opportunities for professional development through comprehensive CPD programme
• Support from the wider community of the Trust and other schools within it 

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We are keen to give candidates a chance to visit our school and warmly invite you to contact the school office on 01332 662323.

Asterdale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy on our website using the following link: https://asterdaleprimaryschool.co.uk/policies

As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services. Asterdale Primary School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, a group of seven primary schools within the City of Derby.

An application pack is attached to this advert. Please return the completed application form and a covering letter to the school via email to head@asterdale.odysseyct.gov.uk or send in to the address above.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by email/phone-call soon after the closing date.

Please ensure your completed application is returned no later than 5.00pm on the Closing Date.

Provisional interview date: Thursday 17 October 2024

As this position is designated as a “Regulated Activity” references will be sought in advance of an interview.

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.