Teaching Assistant

This is an excellent opportunity to join Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, a primary school within the Newbury Academy Trust. We are a popular school with a full cohort, striving for achievement for all of our pupils. We are seeking to appoint and support an enthusiastic and dedicated individual, who wants to work with children and young people, as a Teaching Assistant.

In return our school and Trust will invest in your training and future career, providing opportunities to work across the Trust and the wider local area.

The successful candidate will:

• Support children in lessons to access the curriculum and in interventions where required
• Be able to work closely with a range of teachers and professionals
• Have a sound general level of education
• Be able to communicate effectively with parents, children and colleagues
• Have a good sense of humour
• Be enthusiastic and patient

Visits are welcome by appointment and our Head Teacher, Mr Steer, is happy to answer any questions – please telephone on 01635 42129.

Application is by letter and application form to the Head Teacher, Mr Steer, the latter to include the names and addresses of two appropriate referees. Applications should be sent to hr@firtree.newburyacademytrust.org. Further details can be obtained by contacting the School Office Team on 01635 42129 or by visiting the school’s website www.firtreeschool.co.uk.

The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check along with other pre-employment checks.

Please note Fir Tree School reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.