Teaching Assistant

Tel: 01302 700743
Fax: 01302 707573
e-mail:

Headteacher: Mrs J Joy

To start from 1 September 2012 Temporary for 12 months subject to funding

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and supportive team. We are a very successful Infant School with a Nursery.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working with and caring for children.
• Enthusiasm, dedication and energy.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The confidence to use their own initiative when required.
• The commitment to promote and foster good relationships between children and with parents and colleagues.

You need to be:

• able to work under pressure, whilst remaining calm and patient;
• fully involved in the life of the school;
• confident, with clear communication skills and quick to assimilate information;
• forward thinking, willing to adapt to the changing needs of the school;
• able to promote the warm, caring and friendly ethos of the school to pupils, parents and other visitors.

At Norton Infant School we work hard to create and maintain a positive and exciting learning environment for everyone.
If you feel you are the person we need, please complete and return your application to the school with an accompanying letter, telling us about yourself and why you would like to come and work with us. Application forms are available from www.jobsdoncaster.co.uk

Interested candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact Caroline Greening on 01302 700743.

Norton Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal bureau enhanced check.

Further information about the school can be accessed through the school website at http://norton-inf.portal.doncaster.gov.uk

Closing Date for applications: 12noon, Thursday 21 June 2012 and candidates who are short listed will be notified by Wednesday 4 July.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on Tuesday 10 July 2012.