Teaching Assistant – Reception

• Salary - Scale C
• Permanent
• 30 hours per week
• Term time + training days
• Starting September

Our school is looking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated and professional practitioner who has a real understanding and passion for supporting young children’s learning. The role will require you to work with all of the children in our Reception class, but particularly those with Special Educational Needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• can effectively support the teacher to achieve and maintain high standards of care and education;
• has a good understanding of how to motivate children to engage in their learning;
• has a range of strategies to promote excellent behaviour;
• is determined to identify what helps a child learn, overcoming barriers along the way;
• is skilled in delivering an individual learning/communication approach
• has excellent communication skills;
• is creative and have a willingness to offer new ideas;
• is calm, supportive, approachable to children, parents and staff;
• is committed to working as a member of a team, and contributing to whole school development and the wider life of the school

Hillside is a small and popular village primary school located in Bradwell and set on large grounds. We are a welcoming and friendly school to work in, with wonderful children who are keen to learn; supportive governors and families; a committed and hardworking staff team.

A visit to the school is strongly recommended. For more information or to arrange a visit please email office@hillside.norfolk.sch.uk.

How to apply

A Job Description and a Job Specification are available to download from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, please select orange ‘Apply for job’ button above and enter your details.

Completed forms can be returned to the school via email to - office@hillside.norfolk.sch.uk, post or in person.

Closing date: 13 June 2023
Interview date: TBC

At Hillside Primary School we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to the school’s Safe Recruitment procedures and will be required to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service procedures.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post comes 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.