Job Introduction
Caldecott School is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants. If you would like to work Monday to Friday, term-time only, we would love to hear from you. We offer innovative, forward thinking and friendly staff, great team working and a commitment to staff training.
This role includes working closely with the class teacher and supporting both individual children with additional needs and groups of children across the provision. This role may involve 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN. Knowledge and the ability to communicate in Makaton would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will:
• be happy providing a range of learning support to pupils
• be happy working in role which at times can be challenging and will require initiative and flexibility to suit the needs of the child/ren
• be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity
• work with a team of committed TAs and in collaboration with other teaching staff under the direction of the SENCo to deliver a tailored curriculum and specific intervention and support for children with high level additional needs.
A ‘can do’ attitude and sense of humour would also be useful!
The Important Stuff!
The current rate of pay for Teaching Assistants is £12.65 to £12.85 per hour, depending on experience. This is a permanent role, working 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only. A job share maybe considered for the right candidate.
For more information about our lovely school please take a look at our website https://www.caldecott.oxon.sch.uk/
Here you will also find the job description and person specification.
To apply, please complete the application form and email it to recruitment@caldecott.oxon.sch.uk, applications will be assessed on arrival. Please don’t forget to complete the ‘relevant skills & experience’ section of the application form and tell us what skills and experience you can bring to our school
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
