JOB SUMMARY Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Pattern: Full time - 37 hours per week - 8.30am to 4.30pm daily (with a 4.00pm finish on Fridays). Advert Start Date: Friday 22nd May Advert End Date: Friday 12th June, 1.00pm Salary: Grade 2, Points 5 - 6. andpound;25,949 - andpound;25, 989 - Pro Rata Term time only. Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant Vacancy ID: Employment Location: Grangetown Primary School Number of posts: 1 Closing date: Friday 12th June, 1.00pm andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; FURTHER INFORMATION Contract Type: 1-year fixed term in the first instance. Employment Location: Grangetown Primary School Tel: 0191 814 9820 Email: office@grangetown.sunderland.sch.uk We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a September start, to work in Key Stage 2 andnbsp; Grangetown is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming primary school. We wish to appoint a highly motivated and hard-working Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils and teachers. andnbsp; The post will be based initially in Year 4 andnbsp; We are seeking a suitably qualified candidate, with appropriate experience and the ability to support in class as well as with small groups of children. andnbsp; Applications are invited from enthusiastic, caring and highly committed candidates, who are able to make a positive contribution to the life of our school. andnbsp; The successful applicant will: Be proficient in supporting aspects of teaching and learning, under the direction of the classroom teacher. Demonstrate strong subject knowledge, appropriate to the year group, especially in English and maths. Have high expectations for all children. Be a team player but also able to work independently when required. Be an effective communicator, who is willing to participate fully in the life of theandnbsp; school.andnbsp;andnbsp; In return we can offer: A happy and successful school that puts children at the heart of everything we do. Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and who enjoy school. Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues. Excellent relationships with parents/carers and the wider community. A strong commitment to supporting your professional development. Informal visits are welcomed - please contact our Office on 0191 814 9820 to arrange your visit. Application forms can be downloaded from North East Jobs, or from the schoolandrsquo;s website, and should be returned to school by 1.00pm on the closing date. We accept either printed or emailed applications. If a printed application form is needed, this is available from the school office. Closing date: Friday 12th June, 1.00pm andnbsp; This post will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure andamp; Barring Service. andnbsp; Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .