Teaching Assistant

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Blackmoor Park Infant School and Kindergarten are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their unique infant school; a Teaching Assistant who shares our vision for providing a first-class education and the ability to live out our mission statement of “Learning and achieving together”.

As a Teaching Assistant in our infant school, you will be responsible for creating a stimulating and inclusive classroom atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. You will support the Teaching and Learning in Reception with children in receipt of EHCP funding.

Blackmoor Park Infants is a forward-thinking, over-subscribed, three-form entry infant school. In our unique setting which provides for 0-7 age range, we nurture and care for our children, placing them and their family at the centre of our work. Our children are encouraged to be independent, creative and reflective learners who can self-manage, work within a team and effectively participate and communicate.

We are proudly part of The Three Saints Academy Trust.

• fantastic children with a positive attitude towards learning and behaviour;
• the support of a dedicated, committed staff team;
• the opportunity to be part of a forward thinking MAT;
• a school which develops practitioners and nurtures excellent future leaders due to the unrivalled opportunities for professional development through the Northwest Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub which are within our MAT;
• an engaging, bespoke curriculum;
• supportive School Committee, Directors and parents

Full Time (Term-Time Only) - 37 hours (+ 5 INSET Days)

The TTSAT Application form MUST be completed and returned FAO Headteacher - Mr E Naylor

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.