The Firs Lower School · Bedford, East of England
Post 1 :- We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed 1:1 teaching assistant who has a caring, child centred approach and understands what is necessary to enable children to thrive. You will be qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 ‘Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools’ or equivalent. You will be supporting a child with specific learning needs in accessing the mainstream curriculum as well as providing individualised social, emotional and pastoral 1:1 support. You will be working for Monday - Friday from 08:45 - 12:00 (16.25hrs per week). This is a fixed term post that is reviewed each year, until the child leaves our school. The salary per annum for this post will be approximately £9563.61 - £9712.46 Post 2 :- as above but the hours are 13:15 - 15:30 (11.25hrs per week). The salary per annum for the post will be approximately £6620.96 - £6724.01 Please note: Post 1 and post 2 can also be a fulltime post (27.50hrs). Please state on your application which post you are applying for. This is a fixed term post, for as long as the child remains at our school. We are an inclusive school that is forward thinking, offers a structured induction programme and are committed to further professional development for all staff. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we look forward to meeting you.