We are looking to appoint a hardworking and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupil learning and development as well as pastoral wellbeing. 

The role is 20 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8:45am till 1pm

The successful candidate must hold a relevant Level 3 Qualification. 

Key responsibilities of the role include:

- Providing nurture, individual, or group support for children

- Motivating and encouraging pupils

- supporting children with social, emotional and friendship issues

- supporting children with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

- providing support across a range of child-centred activities to promote child development, learning, and good attendance  

 

Birches Green Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming community, set within beautiful grounds. Our dedicated staff, supportive families and enthusiastic pupils create a joyful atmosphere where learning is valued and children thrive.

Safeguarding                                                                                                                                                                                
Robin Hood MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, including those within our Central Team, to share this commitment and to maintain a vigilant and safe environment across all our academies.
This post is considered "regulated activity" (or involves regular access to our school sites) and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children’s Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
In line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we will conduct an online search on all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process.  We will discuss any information flagged during this process with the candidate during the interview stage before making a final recruitment decision.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy are attached.  You are encouraged to read these policies prior to applying to work for us.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Terms and conditions

RHMAT is a Living Wage employer. Includes one Staff Wellbeing Day