What skills and experience we're looking forWe are looking for a caring, nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our team. You w.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a caring, nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will spend two days a week in our nursery class, you will be supporting pupils aged from two up to when they start reception at four years old.
You will spend the other three days a week supporting pupils of various ages as part of our “Rockpool” - Targeted Mainstream Provision (TMP) for children with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) for the primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health.
The provision for each child is tailored to their individual needs, with academic input, work on their EHCP targets, and addressing the gaps in their Boxall profile. Each bespoke timetable created by senior staff will ensure that gaps in each child’s development will be reduced and that their strengths and abilities are nurtured and allowed to flourish within a small, safe environment.
We also support children in moving between the Rockpool and the relevant mainstream class, so that our children can develop friendships with their peers and gradually increase the time spent with their year group cohort.
This is a wonderfully rewarding opportunity to see your positive influence upon the pupils’ development. You will work within our provision alongside the class teacher and other support staff.
You will work under the guidance of the class teacher and will also liaise with the SENCO, support staff and other professionals in order to provide appropriate support to our pupils.
We encourage applications from candidates who have a passion for primary education and wish to work in a setting which offers reward and challenge and where no two days are the same.
Essential Qualifications
• English and Maths GCSE level ‘C’ or above or equivalent
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification of equivalent (Early Years specific qualification is desirable but not essential)
You will:
• Have previous experience in this type of role.
• Have a genuine interest in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Be able to develop positive working relationships with pupils, parents, staff and other professionals.
• Be willing to undertake and act on relevant professional development and training.
• Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.
• Be supportive, nurturing and understanding.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Delightful children who respond to patience and care.
• A staff culture which allows new members to thrive and develop
• Professional development opportunities linked to nurture and SEND.
National Nurturing Schools Award – Quotes from pupils, parents & staff
We were given the National Nurturing Schools Award in December 2023, following our work with Nurture UK. We received a glowing report, which included lots of positive comments, such as:
• ‘I really like school. It is a very calm place.’ (pupil)
• ‘West Cliff is a happy place to be. You want them to enjoy school and they certainly do.’ (parent)
• ‘The difference that school has made is amazing. I can’t put it into words.’ (parent)
• ‘The school does a lot for [staff] wellbeing.’ (staff)
• ‘The senior leadership team regularly reflects on workload to make it more manageable.’ (staff)
• ‘If we need anything, we can turn to each other. ‘There are so many knowledgeable staff who are always willing to help.’ (staff)
• ‘We are part of something bigger: a trust-wide family that supports and nurtures us too.’ (staff)
Further details about the role
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if your need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
