Job Description

About Us

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and reliable Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and knowledgeable small team at Shipley. All our teachers and teaching assistants work together throughout the school to develop their practice and support the children. This is an exciting opportunity to join our smaller than average school. We have high expectations of what all children can achieve and work tirelessly to guide and support children to reach their full potential. Our partnerships with parents and with the wider community is really important to us.

Job Details

Salary: 24,413-25,185 (pro rata for part time hours) Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Part time (Mondays and Tuesdays 8.35-3.05 plue 1 hour lunch duty (half hour each day)) Location: School Lane, Shipley, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8PL Interviews: Wednesday 1st October

What You Need to Succeed

The post is primarily for a mixed Year 3/4 class but may involve additional support with other year groups on occasions. You will work in the classroom, alongside the class teacher, to support the learning of our children. This will include working with individuals, groups of children and the whole class. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of children with a range of needs. Previous classroom experience is preferable. Please refer to the person specifications.

Further Information

Shipley C of E Primary School and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. Please ring/e-mail for further details and an application form. Visits warmly welcomed and encouraged. Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 29th September Interviews on: Wednesday 1st October Start date: As soon as possible

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to office@shipley.w-sussex.sch.uk Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01403 741298. NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.The reference number for this role is SCHO01057.

Job Reference: SCHO01057