Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Teaching Assistant post

Required as soon as possible

Hourly rate £13.26 - £13.47 Teaching Assistant hours. £12.65 Midday Supervisory Assistant hours

23 hours and 45 minutes weekly, Mon - Fri 8.30am – 12.15pm (plus lunchtime 12.15 – 1.15pm)

The post is to provide one to one support for a child with year two an EHCP and is therefore temporary in the first instance as the role is supported by SEN funding. 

We are looking for individuals with a flexible and forward thinking approach who are committed to enabling every child to thrive and achieve their potential. You should be curious and open to new ways of working to ensure that you are meeting the emotional, social and academic needs of the children that you support.

 

We are keen to hear from applicants who;

·       Have experience of supporting children with complex needs (including children with a neuro-diverse profile)

·       Have an enthusiasm for learning and can take the initiative in adapting the curriculum to make it engaging and relevant to the children that you support (working under the direction the class teacher)

·      Have had recent STEPs training

·       Are able to establish trusting and positive relationships with children

·       Have a calm, positive and patient outlook

·       Have a real desire to make a difference and to achieve the best for the children that you work with

·       Are qualified to a minimum of NVQ 2 or above

 

In return we can offer;

·       A thriving and happy school community

·       Children who are eager and excited to learn

·       A team of hardworking, friendly and supportive colleagues who enjoy working and laughing together

·       Continuing professional development

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, any successful applicant will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Record check and provide two professional references.

 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

We can only accept applications using the Support Staff Application form available on this website. 

We would encourage interested applicants to discuss the roles with the Headteacher, Miss Amanda Yates, for more information about the posts. 

 

Completed applications should be posted or emailed to the headteacher, Miss Yates, at the above address.

 

Closing date for applications:  Required as soon as possible, therefore all applications will be considered on receipt. 

 

Midday Supervisor Vacancy 

Monday to Friday, 12.05pm – 1.20pm (term time only)

Required as soon as possible

Hourly rate: £12.65 per hour

We are currently seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our friendly and supportive staff team. The post is primarily to provide one to one (or small group support) for some of our youngest children with additional needs during lunch times. The post will also involve supervising the children (4-11 years) during lunchtimes; encouraging healthy eating and appropriate behaviour, promoting positive play and setting up and clearing away dining facilities (including some lifting).

You must enjoy being with children, have a calm and positive manner, be reliable and enjoy working as part of a team. Applicants will be required to complete training (such as first aid and safeguarding) outside the set hours for the post.

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore any successful applicant will be required to share this commitment and undertake an enhanced DBS check. Two independent, professional references will be required.

 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

 

For further information and an application form are available on the school website (www.eastharlingprimary.co.uk), alternatively contact the school by telephone or email (head@eastharling.norfolk.sch.uk)

 

 

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PLAY WORKER

Required January 2025

Hourly rate:  £13.05

Hours per week (term time only); Monday to Wednesday 3.10pm – 5.30pm

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and friendly person to join ‘The Den’, our before and after school club.  You will be working alongside the Play Leader in planning, setting up and supervising activities, preparing snacks for the children and ensuring that the Den is a safe and clean environment. The successful applicant will ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 in play work or child care qualification (or equivalent). We would consider applications from candidates who wish to apply for just the before school or after school hours (as two separate roles).

We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be expected to share the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of our children and will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

 

Two professional, independent references will be required.

 

For further information and an application form are available on the school website (www.eastharlingprimary.co.uk) contact the school by telephone or email (head@eastharling.norfolk.sch.uk)

Closing date for applications:  03.12.25