1:1 Teaching Assistant 15 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year Staring February 2025 Fixed term contract to 22 July 2025 Working pattern: Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm SP3 (£23,576 FTE). Starting pro rata salary £8,234 We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and highly motivated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with complex medical needs who requires a high level of care. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training from a medical professional prior to commencing the appointment. You will also be required to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the child and to make the best use of educational opportunities available to them. The ideal candidate will: Love working with children Have effective communication skills Be hardworking, calm and patient Have passion and enthusiasm to help children learn Have a caring and respectful attitude Have the ability to be flexible and can work as part of a team and on their own initiative We can offer you: A happy vibrant and friendly school team Delightful, friendly, hardworking children Supportive colleagues Training and support to help you develop If this sounds like something that you’d like to be a part of we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job description for additional information about this role. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date if there is strong interest. Therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. Closing Date: Friday 7 February 2025 @ 9.00 am Fetcham Village Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). At our school we are committed to developing a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are encouraged and comfortable to express their own identity. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.