We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant who will work with the whole range of children and young people throughout the school. Pupils at The Clare School have a wide range of learning, physical, sensory, communication and medical needs.

You will assist pupils with their learning activities and support them to engage in the curriculum and classroom lessons. You will be kind and patient, enabling our pupils to achieve to their highest ability. You will provide help and support, but foster independence wherever possible. You will role model a love for learning and show enthusiasm for working with our children and young people.

We are looking for someone who:

Has NVQ level 2 in teaching assistant or equivalent
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Is reliable and trustworthy
Has an exemplary attendance record
Has a positive attitude with a 'can do' approach
Is caring and committed to the highest standards of support for our pupils

Tours of the school are encouraged. Please contact the office to register your interest. Ask for Emma Collins for an informal discussion about the role.

How to apply:

A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’.

Click ‘Apply for Job’ to download an application form. Completed application forms should be returned to: office@clare.norfolk.sch.uk

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt

Interview date: TBC

The Clare School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

We are a disability confident employer.

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Source: UK Teaching Vacancies Service (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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