ST LEONARD’S, HEATH & REACH,

VA LOWER SCHOOL

Are looking to appoint

2 x Teaching Assistants (with one role to cover after school club)

Level 2 NJC Point 1-4

£17842-£18933(pro rata)

Role one  9.00am to 1.00pm (4 hours per day) Monday to Friday

Role two  1.30pm to 5.30pm (4 hours per day) Monday to Thursday

term time only (including Inset Days)

However, flexibility is an essential part of this role as the needs of pupils are our priority.

St Leonard’s is a thriving Church of England, Voluntary Aided lower school in a beautiful woodland setting just outside of Leighton Buzzard. We have a friendly team of staff who are dedicated to providing outstanding teaching and learning within a nurturing Christian environment that brings out the best in our children.  Applicants are expected to support the Christian ethos of the school.

The ideal candidate must be a team player as well as being able to work on their own initiative. 

You will need to possess excellent communication skills, at all levels, be enthusiastic, motivated, hardworking, caring and approachable along with the ability to support children, of all abilities, through inclusive practice.

 You will act under supervision to implement agreed work programmes with individuals and/or groups of pupils and ideally will have previous significant experience of working as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent.

Candidates should have a good understanding of current educational issues and ideally have experience of working within both key stages.

 We can offer you the opportunity to work in a welcoming and supportive environment with dedicated staff and enthusiastic and friendly children.

For further details please contact

Mrs Samantha Nunn, School Business Manager on 01525 237253

Or via email office@stleonardslower.co.uk

Closing date: 18^th October 2021

Interview date: 22^nd October 2021

Start date: 8^th November 2021 or ASAP after this date

St Leonard’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and DBS clearance will be required for the successful applicant