Teaching Assistant
Stoneydown is a popular community school in Walthamstow with a well-established commitment to the Arts. We have a friendly, inclusive ethos married with high academic standards and are committed to achieving the very best for each child. We have good quality indoor and outdoor learning environments.
Our Ofsted report, June 2017, stated: ‘All leaders in the school, including governors, are committed to providing a broad curriculum for pupils. This can be seen in all classrooms where pupils enjoy the topics that they study’. Our rich curriculum is supported by specialist drama, art and music teachers. We love learning from the environment we have around the school, making regular use of our adjoining park, school gardens and Walthamstow Marshes, as well as the very best of what London has to offer.
The post
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant. Placement will be to support in class and or a 1:1 SEND child but applicants must be able to work across all Key Stages. The post will be for one year fixed term in the first instance. The person we appoint will be positive, enthusiastic, flexible, creative, use initiative, caring and hardworking and will join our excellent team of support staff who are very much valued at Stoneydown. Changes to deployment, either by year group or as 1:1 SEND support follow the needs of the school.
Safeguarding
Stoneydown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability including an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure
Other information
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
The selection process will include a task(s) and an interview.
References will be requested prior to interview for those short-listed.
All posts will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Applicants should be aware that the school benefits from a 2-week Autumn half term and twilight training sessions on some Thursdays is required to make up the aggregated hours.
For further details regarding this vacancy, please visit the school website: http://www.stoneydownpark.org.uk or contact Tracey Palmer, Office Manager on 020 8520 7026 or 020 8521 3839 for further information.
Please return all completed application forms to Tracey Palmer, Office Manager via email only to recruitment@stoneydownpark.waltham.sch.uk
Please note that CVs will not be considered and will automatically be disregarded. A valid application form will need to be completed.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Adam Bennett
Headteacher
Stoneydown Park Primary
Pretoria Avenue
London
E17 6JY