We are looking for a highly motivated skilled teaching assistant or apprentice teaching assistant to join our team in September!

The governors at West End Primary School are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work both in class and in our nurture provision to support children with SEND needs. There is also opportunity for additional hours in our Early Years wrap around provision. The applicant will be working across all areas of the primary years, including Early Years and must have NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications, previous experience working with children and a strong commitment to child development or wish to take on the role as an apprentice to gain experience to support their training.

You will be expected to work under the direct instruction and guidance of the teaching staff providing support for children both in and outside the classroom.  This is an exciting role with scope to grow and develop over time. You will receive full support from the Head Teacher and teaching staff and any necessary additional training will be provided.  After school, you will support with the wrap around provision for our Early Years children.  Delivering exciting and engaging play activities in a safe and nurturing environment.

This post will be fixed term for one year, with the possibility of extension.

We would like to speak to individuals who:

• Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and love working with children.
• Can offer experience of working with children within the last 12 months.
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or higher qualification linked to child development or are starting training and require an apprenticeship placement.
• Have empathy and patience, with the ability to communicate well with others.
• Capability to manage challenging situations calmly.
• A willingness and enthusiasm to commit to the expectations of the role and contribute to wider school responsibilities.
• A commitment to the importance of safeguarding children within schools

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join an experienced and friendly team
• The opportunity to work across different year groups within the school and nursery
• A supportive and friendly environment, where children, staff, parents and governors work together
• The chance to work in a supportive and friendly environment where your contributions will be valued
• Professional development, training and mentoring

Details:

• Options for hours: 
  8.45am – 3.15pm (Monday, Thursday, Friday)  
  8.45am – 4.30pm (Tuesday and Wednesday)   
  32.5 hours per week with the possible option of hourly increase in line with increasing wrap around demand.
• Pay Grade: 
  B1 for experienced staff  £25584 – £27,269 FTE (Actual pay will be pro-rata for TTO and actual hours).
  Apprenticeship pay scale TBC in line with Leeds City Council for applicants completing training.

How to apply: 

If you would like further information about our school, please visit our website at http://www.westendprimaryschool.org.uk.  

Application form and job information can be downloaded from the school website through the ‘our school - vacancies’ page. 
Please return completed application forms via email to Laura Marshall in the school office: westendschool@westendprimary.org.uk 

Closing date: Monday 1st September at 9am.

Interviews: Friday 5th September

Start Date: ASAP

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check. Any candidate invited will be subjected to an online search prior to interview and requested to sign their application form on arrival.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds

Please apply via the school website: www.westendprimary.org.uk/vacancies/

Special Conditions this post is subject to an enhanced level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices any candidate invited to interview will be subject to an online check.

West End Primary School prioritises the safeguarding of our pupils and staff. Appointments are only made following satisfactory safeguarding scrutiny, references alongside the above and the enhanced DBS check.

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.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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