Teaching Assistant x 5

Bidwell Brook School in Dartington, part of the Learn to Live Federation, currently have 5 permanent Teaching Assistant vacancies to commence asap.
You will support students as part of a class team. We offer a child centred curriculum and you will enable our students to access learning opportunities and to achieve their full potential both educationally and emotionally. You will help deliver pre-planned learning, care and therapy programmes in an inspiring learning environment.
Although previous experience of working with children in an educational setting is preferable, it is as important to have enthusiasm, empathy and a willingness to learn and follow instructions.
You will have excellent communication skills, IT skills, be flexible and resilient.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.50am to 3.20pm (with a 4.00pm finish once a week), term time 39 weeks per year, with a starting salary of £12,960.41.
One vacancy is part time, two days per week, Monday & Tuesday 8.50am to 3.20pm.

A job description and application form is available on the school website, alongside this advert. We do not accept CVs.

Please email completed application forms to: sbedford@bidwellbrook.devon.sch.uk or post to the school address.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6 January 2020

Interview dates are: Friday 17 & Wednesday 22 January 2020

Please note that the school is closed from 21 December, all applicants will be contacted shortly after Monday 6 January.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Job Description: Teaching Assistant (Grade C) (Microsoft Word document)

Application Form: Support Staff (Microsoft Word document)