Teaching Assistant Level 3 Working Hours : Term Time 27.5 Hrs Contract Type : Permanent Required for as soon as possible Enjoy learning; aim high Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school with resourced provision for pupils with ASC. The Head teacher and Governors are looking to appoint a dedicated, highly motivated practitioner to join our school. We are a nurturing, inclusive primary school with resourced provision for pupils with ASC. The Governing Body wish to appoint someone who : Has recent, relevant experience of classroom support at primary level Has a good understanding of interventions to support children working below age expectations including phonics interventions Has a positive outlook and is highly motivated and flexible Has a calm and supportive nature Is able to work well as part of a team Is open to professional development opportunities We can offer you: The opportunity to work with amazing children who love learning The opportunity to be part of a nurturing team of professionals committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our pupils Excellent professional development opportunities Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. Closing Date : 9am Thursday 21 st November 2024 Shortlisting: Friday 22nd November 2024 Interviews: Thursday 28 th November 2024 Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Application forms and further details are downloadable from here and returnable to: Miss Jenny Ramwell, School Business Manager, by email to: j.ramwellbury.gov.uk by 9am Thursday 21 st November 2024.