Teaching Assistant

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About the role

We are a friendly, positive and nurturing school looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant (30.25 hours per week) 8:40am-12pm and 12:30-3:15pm, Mon-Fri, starting in September.

The role will be to work with primary-aged children, some of whom  have additional needs, and to assist the teacher in developing their learning, wellbeing, and independence.

Are you positive, patient, organised and enthusiastic with plenty of drive, initiative and common sense? Are you able to successfully develop a high level of independence and resourcefulness in children? 

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children in a school setting, including those with special educational needs; however, applicants with other relevant skills and experience will be considered.

You will have strong communication skills and be able to work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher.

We will offer the successful candidate:

  • The opportunity to become part of a team who are committed to going that extra mile to help our children succeed.
  • Regular opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Colleagues who support one another
  • A school which is at the heart of our local community.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff and you will be asked at interview about the boundaries between adults and children.

Online or emailed applications are preferred.

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Contact details

Mr Richard Cano , Headteacher
Fairfield Way Hitchin
Hertfordshire SG4 0PU

Telephone: 01462 432950
Fax: 01462 437950
Email: admin@purwell.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.purwell.herts.sch.uk
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