Job/Person Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed individual to join our experienced team of Teaching Assistants. The successful candidate would be involved with supporting individual students with literacy and numeracy, planning and running 1:1 or small group interventions, supporting students in class and helping with exams. Knowledge or experience of working with children who display challenging behaviour and who have learning difficulties is desirable. Candidates with experience of working alongside students with social, emotional and mental health needs would be welcomed. A willingness to learn and work well as a team is essential. Knowledge or experience of working with children who have learning difficulties is desirable, however this is not essential as training in these areas can be provided.

In return, we offer a strong commitment to professional development and progression for all staff.

We would welcome applications from staff who might wish to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week.

Crookhorn is a vibrant college, offering a challenging role in a forward-looking environment, with innovative community developments and collaborations. The successful candidate will join an enterprising, highly skilled and motivated team of teaching and support staff.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Further details and an application form are available via our website: www.crookhorn.hants.sch.uk or email: recruitment@crookhorn.hants.sch.uk. For an informal discussion please contact Vicci Geddes, Assistant Headteacher/SENCO at vicci.geddes@crookhorn.hants.sch.uk. Please send completed applications to recruitment@crookhorn.hants.sch.uk

The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained, therefore, early submission of applications is recommended.