Job Description

Scale 3 Point 5, 23 hours 55 minutes (Mon - Fri) 38 weeks a year (term-time only) actual salary £13,370 per annum.

Our friendly village primary school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and enthusiastic team.

We can offer you:

· a warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on enabling children to have life in all its fullness.

· fabulous pupils who aspire to meet the school's ambition for them to become happy, respectful, lifelong learners.

· a team of dedicated and skilled teachers and support staff who are committed to school improvement and achievement for all.

The successful applicant will be required to:

· work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.

· support the children academically, socially and emotionally.

· have the ability to build effective relationships with staff, parents and children.

· show initiative and flexibility.

· have a caring and sensitive approach.

· have a good standard of literacy and numeracy.

· support the Christian ethos of the school.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact our school office to arrange a visit. Email: admin@bishopwilliamward.essex.sch.uk.; phone: 01206 271336

The Bishop William Ward CE VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding principles and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the successful applicant will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references, online checks and medical clearance.