1:1 Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Title:  1:1 Teacher Assistant 
Salary: FTE £23450 to £23821 pro rata (actual £16737 to £17017) - TA2 SCP5-6
Hours: 32.5 hours per week TTO plus TEDs – 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Location: Pendock CE Primary School 
Fixed Term Contract to support children with EHCP's
  

Pendock is a forward thinking, growing primary school; we pride ourselves on placing the needs of the children at the very heart of everything we do. With this vision in mind, we are looking to expand our team with driven, relational and resilient individuals to enhance our dedicated and friendly team. Currently, many of our wonderful children require additional support due to their SEND needs which is one of the driving factors in adapting our offer here at Pendock.  

We are looking for support staff who:

• Have high expectations and a commitment to inclusion;
• Demonstrate good subject knowledge in working with SEND children;
• Are flexible, adaptive and versatile in the face of day-to-day school life;
• Strive to work as part of an effective and successful team, at times being directed and, at others, using initiative;
• Are eager to engage in CPD, whilst willing to learn and be reflective in their own practice.

Pendock is situated on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border, surrounded by gorgeous countryside with excellent commuter links to Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Malvern and Worcester. We can offer:

• A small, rural school with extensive grounds and an onsite forest school;
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive ethos to all stakeholders;
• A strong sense of community;
• Opportunities to take wider responsibilities in the school; 
• A committed leadership team who care; 
• A well-considered and balanced curriculum/approach reflecting the children at Pendock;
• A supportive work environment where staff well-being is a priority.

We aim to enable and encourage all those connected with Pendock to be the best that we can be. By living our PRIDE in Pendock values, we strive to inspire children, parents, staff and our wider community to fulfil their potential and enjoy life to its fullness.

To find out more about us please visit www.pendockprimary.co.uk 

For a full job description, person spec and application form please contact Mrs Heron or Mrs Woodland in the school office on office@pendockpri.worcs.sch.uk  Visiting the school is warmly welcomed and this can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01531 650298. 

Applications to office@pendockpri.worcs.sch.uk on the Worcestershire County Council standard application form only. Please address the person specification and job description in your application.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Friday 27th February - 12pm
 Anticipated Interview Date: w/c 2nd March