Harmans Water Primary School is looking to appoint Teaching Assistants to join their friendly and hard-working team in KS1 or KS2. You will be working 8.45 a.m. - 3 p.m. (27.5 hours per week). Part-time (morning or afternoon) hours may be considered for the right candidate. PLEASE STATE CLEARLY IN YOUR APPLICATION WHETHER YOU ARE APPLYING FOR FULL TIME, MORNINGS OR AFTERNOONS The position will involve supporting children in the class with their learning, under the direct supervision of the class teacher - this may include working 1:1 with a named pupil. The successful candidate should be calm and caring and able to make a dedicated contribution to sensitively supporting children’s needs. We are looking for someone who: Has had experience of working with children Is passionate about children’s learning and every child achieving their potential Has lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience Is flexible and can work well within a team Has experience of working with children from a range of different backgrounds Has a sense of humour Is looking for a challenge We can offer: Delightful, happy, friendly and hard working children Very supportive colleagues A commitment to continuing professional development Closing date - Monday, 4th November at 10 a.m., The school reserves the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received Equal Opportunities Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered. Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/ Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview. Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.