Teaching Assistant

£16,645 - £16,910 per year ( Grade 3B term time pro rata)

Interviews are Week commencing 28 September

Pollington CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, committed and engaging Teaching Assistant Level 1 to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a named child in our Year 4/5 class. This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team that is passionate about helping every child flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

As part of a thriving federation of schools, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our Christian vision and values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a nurturing environment where children and staff are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, SEND staff, parents and external professionals to provide high-quality support tailored to the child's individual needs. We are looking for someone who is patient, flexible and able to build positive relationships with children and families.

Criteria

• Experience of working in an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting.
• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including supporting children who are neurodivergent, e.g. those with autism and ADHD
• Ability to support children’s learning, development and well-being.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A willingness to contribute positively to the life and values of the school.
• Experience of supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Knowledge of strategies that support communication, emotional regulation and inclusion.
• This post is offered on a fixed-term basis and will cease when the support is no longer required or when the named child leaves the school.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and see first-hand the warm and inclusive environment that makes Pollington CE Primary School such a special place to work.

The School and the Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Online applications close on 24 September. Applications will be received at the school up until 9am on 25 September.

If you are a current East Riding of Yorkshire Council employee, you cannot use your East Riding email account to login and apply for jobs online. To submit an application, you must create an account or sign in using a personal email address.

If you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis please ensure you have sought approval from your line manager prior to submitting your application.

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.