Teaching Assistant

Full time Teacher Assistants x 4 required for September 2017

Temporary funding Teaching Assistant post

Daily hours of work - 8.30am to 3.30pm (32.50hrs)
Unqualified Scale 2 point 12-13 (£9,695.14 - £9719.84)
Qualified Scale 3 point 14-17 (£9879.98 - £10,446.12)

Tollgate Primary School is a two form entry school with a resource provision for children with autism. The school has most recently been awarded ‘Inspirational Education Provision for Primary Schools’ by the National Autistic Society.

We now have the opportunity to recruit 4 Teaching Assistants to specifically support some new pupils joining us in the autumn term.

You will need to be able to demonstrate physical resilience and confidence to deal with high levels of challenging behaviour.

Demonstrate ASD specific knowledge and understanding to support pupils within our resource provision on a 1.1 basis

Work in and out of class and take part in weekly swimming sessions

Be prepared to support children with personal care

Be a reliable team member

Have a calm temperament

Be energetic and enthusiastic

Communicate clearly and have good standards of literacy and numeracy

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity that will give you invaluable SEN experience along with excellent support and training. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and interest to pursue or expand their own SEN experience.

Application form and further details please apply using the on line option.
Visits to the school are highly recommended before applying.

Closing date: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Shortlisted applicant tests: Friday 14th July 2017
Interviews: Wednesday 19th July 2017

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

Tollgate Primary School
Resourced Provision
Plaistow
E13 8SA