Bracknell Forest Council Hiring for Two Teaching Assistants Job at Sandy, England , UK Full Time

Sandy Lane Primary School is a warm and friendly two form entry school with a Nursery based in the centre of Bracknell. We are looking for two full-time teaching assistants to start in September/October 2022. The successful candidate must be hardworking, able to motivate and encourage children at all levels and feel confident working as part of a team. You should be an organised, energetic and a committed person with excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive, reliable and have experience of working with young children and should have good literacy and numeracy skills.

Hours: Monday to Friday 32.5hrs per week – term time only

Closing Date: 3pm Wednesday 14th September 2022
Interview Date: Week beginning 19th September 2022

For more information or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact our school business manager via email at the following address [email protected].

Website: http://www.sandylanebracknell.com

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews will be held as required. Early application is therefore recommended and the school reserves the right to close. If you do not hear from us during the week beginning 19th September, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Sandy Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All appointments will be made subject to a full DBS check and references which will be taken up prior to interview.

How to Apply – Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk

The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest – https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/

Equal Opportunities – We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability – We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Pre–employment medical check – As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

References – On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment – Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.