Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work with great teachers and children? If the answer is yes then look no further Common Road is the school for you…!
The Governors of Common Road Infant School wish to make a temporary appointment of an enthusiastic, talented and ambitious teaching assistant (inclusive of SEND) to join our team as it continues to go from strength to strength. Common Road Infant and Nursery School was judged as ‘Good’ by OFSTED (November ) a judgment the school is extremely proud of! We have just had our most recent OFSTED inspection and await the publication of our report… which we are excited about.
Situated a short distance from Pontefract, Doncaster and Barnsley, South Kirkby is a small and easily accessible town in the district of Wakefield. Common Road Infant School is a two form entry infant school with a growing EYFS department which now offers 78 nursery places, including our 30 hour pupils. We have a great staff team which includes our talented and driven teachers, and amazing children who are a joy to work with. They always try hard, behave well and use good manners.
We can offer the successful candidate:
1. Two form entry school with a skilled, committed and dedicated team to support you.
2. Excellent provision and high quality classroom resources.
3. A strong continuous professional development programme for all staff.
4. Professional development opportunities beyond the school day.
5. A ‘Good’ foundation to build upon.
6. Amazing children who work hard and behave well.
We are looking for a teaching assistant with the passion, dedication and commitment join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding school.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please ensure that you provide us with the correct, up to date email address for each of your referees. In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.
Application forms and further details are available via email from
Closing date: Friday 23rd January
Interviews: Wednesday 28th January
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.