Teaching Assistants

Type of vacancy Temporary Work pattern Part Time Number of hours to be worked per week 30 Duration 1 Year Location including post code Larkfields Junior School, Coronation Road,Nuthall,Nottingham,NG16 1EP Salary or Hourly Rate Grade 2 - 4 Advert text There are two posts available: Governors are looking to appoint a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join Larkfields Junior School in September 2020. The successful candidate will mainly work with a group of children who are struggling to attend school due to emotional and mental health needs. Part of this role may require the candidate to work in the home to support transition back into school. Governors are looking to appoint a grade 2 teaching assistant to join Larkfields Junior School in September 2020. Larkfields Junior is an exciting and vibrant school with a wide range of excellent CPD opportunities. Our children are proud to be part of Team Larkfields and Take Care of their learning, each other, themselves and the environment. This was highly praised in our last OFSTED inspection. The school continues to be Good (OFSTED March 2018). The staff and governors are looking for someone who: * Is committed to making a difference * Enjoys working with children and is enthusiastic about their role * Has experience of working with children with a wide range of SEN, including those who have behavioural, emotional and mental health needs * Is nurturing and understanding of the challenges some children face * Is able to build and promote existing relationships between children, staff and parents * Has experience of planning and delivering sessions linked to the national curriculum * Has experience of teaching and planning nurture style activities * Is willing to use our extensive outdoor space to develop learning and encourage engagement * Can model expectations The Children are looking for someone who will: * be resilient * accept mistakes as part of learning * engage in the wider life of school * be creative * be honest about their work * be patient * be fun and have a sense of humour * treat everyone equally but recognise that all children are different * be kind and caring * be dedicated to the children * celebrate achievements In return, Team Larkfields offers: * Wonderfully fantastic pupils who are very proud of their school and have a strong pupil voice * A well-equipped sensory room and nurture base * Extensive outdoor grounds with a range of different areas to use for learning * Supportive parents and school community with high expectations * A dedicated team of governors who are passionate about providing the best education possible * A fabulous staff team who are positive, caring and extremely committed to providing excellent outcomes for children - and who are also a bit bonkers but good fun Visits to the school are currently difficult. We do however, invite you explore our website to find out more about our school and to gain an insight into life at Larkfields Junior School. If you would like to find out more about the position or have any questions, you can contact the Head Teacher by emailing office@larkfields-jun.notts.sch.uk. Application forms should be downloaded from the school website and returned via email to office@larkfields-jun.notts.sch.uk Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 24th June 2020 Interview Date: W/C 29th June We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement. The County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges. If you have previously started an application form for this vacancy, please login and select "Your applications" by clicking on the dropdown at the side of your username, then select the relevant vacancy to continue with your application.