The pupils, staff and governors of Crofton Junior School wish to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, inspirational and caring Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor to the end of the /6 academic year in the first instance. The successful candidate will have high expectations and a determination to provide an outstanding quality of education.
You will be:
1. Educated to GCSE standard with a minimum of grades A*-C or Grade 4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent. i.e. NVQ level 2 or similar
2. Able to demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills and standards
3. Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative measuring the impact of your actions and how to develop this further to support individuals, or small groups of children
4. A competent user of ICT
5. Willing to partake in regular after school continued professional development.
6. Able to demonstrate relevant experience of working with SEND pupils in a classroom setting
7. Able to make learning fun and engaging in a range of creative ways
8. Able to demonstrate an understanding of how to effectively support the most disadvantaged pupils
9. Able to demonstrate experience of working with pupils who need may need reasonable adjustments
You will:
10. Work as part of a classroom and year group team in order to ensure its smooth running and accelerate the progress of the pupil, or pupils, you are assigned to
11. Become familiar with and utilise a range of classroom strategies and diagnostic assessments to aid learning
12. Support pupil learning, attend to pupils’ individual needs
13. Provide feedback to teachers after planned activities that reflect on the achievement of the children you have worked with
14. Work in small groups, or 1-1 with specific children in order to help them progress in their learning under the directions of the class teacher or the Senior Leadership Team
15. Report any potential safeguarding concerns through to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the deputy DSLs without delay
16. Support the school in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils
17. Be given opportunities to build on your own skills though in house and external professional development opportunities
18. Be listened to and your ideas will be valued by the team
19. Assist with the supervision of pupils during the lunchtime periods
Completed application forms should be returned via email to the school at or via the school address: Crofton Junior School, Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield WF4 1HJ
Closing date for applications: 9:00am Monday 5th January
Interviews will be held:Wednesday 14th January
Crofton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The post is in regulated activity and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children’s barred list check. You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order (as amended in and ). Offers of employment may be subject to the following other checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children.