About the role
Come and join us! and be part of a wonderful staff team dedicated to providing a safe, happy vibrant environment for our pupils to grow and learn.
We have ongoing vacancies for teaching assistants to work Monday-Friday from 8.30am-3.15pm. Totalling 31 hours and 15 minutes per week (including 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break). This is on a term time only basis plus one week of inset days. Pay scale H2-H3 - with a pro rata salary currently at £16,426 - £17,261.
Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, Middleton School is a successful and popular primary school for children with learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, and autism. Our motto “Learning for Life” reflects our school ethos and we nurture pupils to develop their key strengths and personal interests with a clear focus upon optimum independence as young adults and our Teaching Assistants play a vital role in developing these skills. We can offer a rewarding role where no two days are ever the same!
We believe learning should be fun, meaningful and empowering for all students whilst also placing a strong emphasis upon how we interact with one another, always valuing respect for all.
All staff are encouraged to access training opportunities relevant to the role. A wellbeing service, free Friday lunch and a day off to celebrate your birthday are also some of the benefits we offer to ensure that our staff are as valued as our pupils.
Teaching Assistants need no formal training although qualifications or experience would be an advantage and you must be interested in working with pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable applicant be found.
We are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore, all of the necessary checks will be performed on shortlisted candidates' and an enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Full details can be found in the Safer Recruitment Policy attached.
If you would like to arrange a visit or require any further information about the school or post advertised please contact us using the details below.
Middleton School, Walnut Tree Walk, Ware, Herts, SG12 9PD
Tel:01920 485152; email:admin@middleton.herts.sch.uk
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