What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint Teaching Assistant/s for the academic year 2024-25 to start 2nd January 2025 (with potential to extend into the following academic year, subject to review).
We are recruiting for TA support roles, with any experience in any year group from Foundation Stage up to key stage 1 and 2 (any and all experience would be welcome). The role will include a balance of: supporting children with SEND (including in whole class, small groups or 1:1 support), learning support for the children, in and out of class, and general duties, as well as additional pastoral support (e.g. during break- or lunch-times). The proportions of support for children with SEND, 1:1 support and general duties may vary.
The range of children’s additional needs may include: Children We Care For, English as an additional language, English and maths learning support, autistic spectrum condition, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, global learning delay and speech, language and communication needs.
We welcome your application detailing your relevant skills, experience and qualities.
Selection will be by interview with Elaine Li-Koo (Deputy Headteacher & Inclusion Manager) and Carly Clarkson (Deputy Headteacher) and the SENCo, Carol Turner.
To apply, please complete an application form (available on our website) and email to:-
office.2609@ladygrove-park.oxon.sch.uk
Deadline Date for Applications: Friday 22nd November 2024 - 9am
Shortlisting Date: Monday 25th November 2024
(shortlisted candidates will be emailed by 3pm)
Interview Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024 (timings of up to 1 hour to be notified)
Start Date: Tuesday 2nd January 2025 (with transition days tba for December 2024)
What the school offers its staff
We are interested in someone who is a team player, enthusiastic, flexible, resourceful and passionate about special needs. You need to be motivated, resilient, pro-active, fun, possess a can-do approach, ambitious, supportive, confident, professional, committed, able to use your initiative, reliable, inspiring and looking for immense job satisfaction but not shy of hard work.
TA job description is available to view on our website under our 'Welcome' tab, 'School Vacancies'.
Commitment to safeguarding
LPPS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake all statutory checks including enhanced DBS check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent applicants from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. LPPS is an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school's community. Checks and references satisfactory to the school are conditional to appointment.