Teaching Assistant

The Role

About our school

Tollerton is a happy, welcoming and well-established, single-form entry school with children aged 4-11 years.

Our school motto is ‘Learning together for life.’ We want children to be happy, confident and motivated learners who leave Tollerton Primary School fully equipped academically, socially and emotionally for the next steps in their educational journey.

We pride ourselves on high standards and expectations in all areas of school. A drive for consistently high academic standards is complimented by a significant amount of enrichment opportunities through sports, creative arts, outdoor learning, educational visits and residential trips. This is underpinned by the understanding that our relationships with children, our understanding of their needs both academic and pastoral, are our most valuable asset. We consider ourselves to be a relational and inclusive setting, fundamentally a good school is built on a foundation of strong relationships and a curious and empathic approach towards everyone in our Tollerton community.

Tollerton Primary has a warm, caring atmosphere, where all staff enjoy working closely with parents to achieve the very best outcomes in all areas for all our children.

About our vacancy

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team. 

Our ideal candidate will offer flexibility and confidence to work across the primary age range, an ability to work relationally and have the skills to be spontaneous in working with children with a range of needs.  Initiative, creativity and resilience are intrinsic to the role.

The role will include 1:1, group support and an element of intimate care.

We are passionate about SEN and are constantly developing our provision to ensure it is ‘best in class’. We use the Thrive approach, offer ELSA support and a uniquely crafted SEMH intervention which we believe will bring huge benefits to our children.

This is a term time only position working 39 weeks of the year with 6.6 weeks paid holiday.

Our ideal practitioner

We make no apology for wanting the very best practitioner, someone with energy, resilience, determination and creativity and who genuinely wants to make a difference.

In addition, our ideal applicant will:

·       Enjoy being with children and put children’s well-being at the heart of all they do

·       Have experience of working with children with SEND and high aspirations for their achievement

·       Be a strong team player, willing to go the extra mile to make school a great experience for our pupils

·       Believe in the capacity of all young people to learn and grow, despite the various challenges they face.

·       Demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English

·       Have a natural ability to be reflective in the quest for ongoing development

What we can offer you

Children who are a delight to teach and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships.

Committed and engaged stakeholders; parents / carers, governors and colleagues at Equals Trust

Access to employee health and wellbeing

Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Next steps

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please email Sally Read, School Business Manager {sread@tollerton.notts.sch.uk} or call Tollerton School on 0115 9372944 to arrange a meeting with the Headteacher. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further.