We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful Bedales Pre Prep, Dunannie. This is for a fixed term period available from 01/02/2022 to 01/07/2022.  You will be passionate, enthusiastic and love working with children, the outdoors and have loads of energy to work in a busy school with a friendly, supportive and committed team.

Experience & Background

You will have the following:

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a comparable setting
• Kindness and patience with small children
• Flexible and adaptable to the demands of the role
• Flexible and adaptable to the demands of the role
• knowledge of child development 0-5 years

Duties

• To collaborate and work closely with the class teacher in supporting the children.
• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their access to learning resources
• Ensure pupils’ safety, welfare and personal hygiene (Basic First aid to be included where appropriate)
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
• Support the implementation of IEPs, Behaviour Plans, Personal Care Programmes, Curriculum Planning and Assessment
• Promote self-esteem and independence amongst pupils
• Provide feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher, in line with school policy. Evaluate learning and provide feedback to the teacher / parent / agency as needed
• Be able and willing to undertake cover supervision for the teacher occasionally

This post is Regulated Activity.

Hours of Work

This post is for 17 weeks term time only and the hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm with a 30 minute unpaid break.

Salary

£7,369 starting salary based on the above hours and weeks of work.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Funded Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension with Royal London

Salary Extras Benefits Platform

Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme

Free lunch is provided during term time 

Pre-Appointment Checks

All Applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process. 

As per the school Safer Recruitment Policy all posts that work directly with children in a classroom setting or are responsible for instructing children are subject to a Prohibition from Teaching Check.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this post please read the Job Description and Terms & Conditions which includes full details regarding the post.  CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.

Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 31 January 2022

Application Review via Teams:  Wednesday 2 February 2022

Interview date:  Tuesday 8 February 2022

To find out more about this opportunity, candidates can contact our Head of Dunannie via e-mail to:  kpotts@bedales.org.uk

Further enquiries relating to the recruitment process, should be forwarded to recruitment@bedales.org.uk


Safeguarding Statement
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.

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
• providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
• playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.