Teaching Assistant

Job description Shaw Wood AcademyMere LaneArmthorpeDoncasterDN3 2DGPhone: 01302 831307                          Hours: 27.5 hours per week, term time onlyWorking pattern:  Fixed Term Contract to 31/07/2024Email:          Telephone:  01302 831307The Governing Body, children and staff of our thriving primary academy are looking for a creative and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our team. The post will initially be in our Early Years unit. We can offer:Fantastic pupils and a friendly and nurturing school familyA highly motivated and enthusiastic team who are committed to achieving excellence for allA supportive leadership team, friendly and dedicated staffA well-resourced school with an exciting curriculumSupportive families and a community focused school.We are looking for someone who:Aims for excellence at all timesHas a passion to make a difference,Is good communicator with a real ability to nurture, inspire and motivate pupils.Has experience of working with primary school children and can talk about the impact they have hadHas experience of working with children with SENDWants to be active in the wider life of the school. The school has a friendly and supportive governing body and staff team, where everyone is valued. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and welcomed, to arrange a visit or request an application form, please contact the school office on 01302 831307 or email    Closing date is Wednesday 10th January 2024 @ 12.00 – Previous applicants need not apply.  Interviews To be confirmed  Equal Opportunities Shaw Wood Academy is committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.