What skills and experience we're looking for

Ecclesall Primary School is a very friendly, happy and creative school. Our motto is “Happy Children, Happy School, Learning together, Growing together” and our three values of Kindness, Positivity and Respect are central to everything we do. We have a very positive, inclusive ethos where all staff, children, parents and the local community work closely together. From the very start of their time at Ecclesall Primary School children know that their happiness and well-being is our priority. We want our children to love their learning, to be excited, engaged and challenged and to lead their own learning through our broad and rich curriculum.

The Governors of Ecclesall Primary School wish to appoint a permanent full time Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our passionate and dedicated staffing team.

We require a Teaching Assistant who will:

• work alongside the SENDco to establish and lead a small SEN hub provision supporting children with their learning and social skills
• work with small groups of SEN children to deliver a variety of learning and social skills interventions
• be a hardworking and patient, kind person
• have a positive, adaptable, proactive approach at all times
• have effective communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with all members of the school community and outside agencies

be able to do occasional cover for a class

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Happy, respectful children with a positive attitude towards their learning.
• An enthusiastic, supportive and friendly team of colleagues who are very welcoming and willing to share their expertise and learn from one another.
• A supportive Senior Leadership team and Governing body who put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
• A whole school community approach to developing positive relationships, confidence and self-belief supports our vision that every child’s experience must be a happy one.
• We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and listened to and where individuality and successes are celebrated.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ecclesall Primary School is committed to safeguarding. We provide a safe and inclusive learning environment where students: • Are respected • Are protected from bullying & discrimination • Can talk & express views, be listened to & get feedback • Have their needs met & fulfil their potential • Know how to get help • Know when discussion is confidential • Learn about online-safety, bullying, healthy relationships, abuse, neglect, exploitation More information on our website: https://ecclesallprimary.co.uk/safeguarding/