Teaching Assistant (SEN/General) Part Time, Permanent Contract.

Are you a Teaching Assistant who is calm, patient and loves a challenge?

At Bourn Primary Academy, we firmly believe that with the right support we are all capable of achieving great things. We are committed to supporting our staff in developing their knowledge and skills so they in turn are able to provide our children with the best education possible.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in Early Years and both KS1 and KS2.

We can offer:

- - A genuine commitment to a healthy and sustainable work life balance

- - Regular, high quality professional development

- - A friendly and supportive team of teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and senior leaders

- - Children who are polite, friendly and keen to learn

- - A pro-active governing body

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

- - enjoys working 1-1 with children with additional needs, particularly those with ADHD /ASD as well as working with groups of children

- - is calm, sensitive and understanding

- - has an optimistic, creative, problem solving approach

- - has an ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults

- - is committed to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

- - has a proven ability to lead whole class sessions when needed

Bourn Primary Academy is a one form entry Church of England School in a lovely rural setting. The children are lovely, the staff are friendly and the parents are supportive. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged - to arrange a visit please contact Debs Paul, School Administrator, by phoning 01954 719282 or emailing [email protected]

Bourn Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that checks, including online searches, will be carried out to verify the contents of your application form.

This is a Part Time, Permanent contract, 8.30am to 12pm, 10.5 hours per week working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, term time only. In addition to this, the successful applicant will be required to fulfil a contract for 3 hours per week as a Midday Supervisor (term time only).

Salary scale ;

For the TA post will be at Level 2, Point 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE, pro-rata) depending upon experience

For the Midday Supervisor post Level 1a, Point 3 (£24,796 FTE, pro rata).

Further information, together with an application form can be found on My New Term (https://mynewterm.com/)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

Please note that all applications must be made through My New Term. A CV will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 11th September at 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 16th September

Start Date: 1st October or as soon as possible thereafter