Teaching Assistant (part-time)

About the role

Camp is an inclusive and friendly school where the children are at the heart of everything we do.  We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team of support staff.  The role is to work initially in one of our Phase 2 classrooms (Years 4 – 6) at school, although we may be able to offer some flexibility over this. We are looking for someone to work every morning and a lunch duty. This part-time post offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the learning journey of our children.  

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 1:00 pm

Salary: Salary will be paid on the H2 scale, £25,614 - £26,427 pro-rata

Initially, this position is offered on a fixed term contract for this academic year, with the possibility of extension based on the needs of the school and pupil.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

·         Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant in school.

·         Be enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, and empathetic.

·         Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

·         Be caring and patient, with a passion for supporting children in their learning.

·         Possess an understanding of the unique needs of pupils with SEND.

·         Be eager to take part in further training and professional development.

Please see the job description and person specification for the post attached.

If you feel you can offer these qualities and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you.  

You can find out more about our school by visiting our website at www.camp.herts.sch.uk. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please email via [email protected] 

How to Apply:

Please apply by completing the County Support Staff application form.  It is essential that you  refer to the job description and person specification in your application. Online and postal applications are both welcome. We warmly welcome visits prior to application. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01727 851056.

Camp Primary School and Nursery is committed to the safeguarding and protection of all its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role, along with satisfactory references. Any discrepancies regarding employment history will be followed up at interview.  Previous employers will be contacted for verification prior to interviews taking place.

We can only take applications through Teach in Herts using the set application form and not into the school/email directly. Interview dates may be arranged before the closing date if applicants meet the selection criteria. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.  All applications should contain a full employment history with any gaps accounted for and two valid work references, one being your most recent or current employer.