Cornwall Council
Teaching Assistant
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Positions Available:
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1st Post:
- Initially EYFS - 19.15 hours per week, term time only plus 3 inset days
- Actual salary: approx. £10,424 per annum
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2nd Post:
- Initially Y6 – 30 hours per week, term time only plus 3 inset days
- Actual salary: approx. £17,043 per annum
Both roles to start: as soon as possible
We are seeking 2 Teaching Assistants to support our wonderful children. If you are enthusiastic and have high expectations for children's achievements, we would love to hear from you.
Key Requirements:
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to respond to the needs of our children
- Excellent team players with good interpersonal skills and dedication
- Ability to form positive relationships with children
- Ability to work using your own initiative and bring forward ideas
- Ability to follow planning given to meet the child’s needs
- Good level of literacy, both written and spoken
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Responsibilities:
- Supporting the class
- Working 1:1 with children with additional needs
- Leading small group work
Desirable Experience:
- Experience of working with additional needs
Working Hours:
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1st Post:
- 5 mornings per week 8:40am until 12:00pm
- Thursday afternoon 12:50pm until 15:20pm
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2nd Post:
- 8:50am until 15:20pm each weekday with 30 minute lunch break
How to Apply:
An application form and further details are available from: https://www.smart-trust.net/information/vacancies
Please email completed application forms, indicating the role(s) you are interested in, to secretary@dobwalls.cornwall.sch.uk
Notes:
- We are unable to accept applications made via CVs or applications from agencies.
- All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- The Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
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Commitment to Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Contact Information:
- Organisation Address: Dobwalls, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4LU
- Contact Person: Heather Read (Dobwalls School)
- Email: secretary@dobwalls.cornwall.sch.uk
- Website: http://www.dobwalls.net
Note:
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy, please contact the organisation direct for further information.
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