Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Enhanced Teaching Assistant Required from 17 April 2023 (or as soon as possible).

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and experienced Enhanced Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in providing support for pupils with special educational needs. The successful candidate will support the Class Teacher in the teaching and welfare of pupils including administration of medication and leading lessons in the absence of the Class Teacher.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in caring for children with special educational needs
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Is able to work as a part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
• Enjoys working independently and with initiative
• Is able to work effectively with children either individually and in small groups to enable them to achieve their best
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills
• Is flexible, proactive and resourceful
• Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills (GCSE Grade 9-4 (old grade A-C) or equivalent/higher
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

Application forms and further details are attached and completed application forms should be returned to Durham Trinity School & Sports College, Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB.

An enhanced DBS check and pre-occupational health check are an essential part of the selection and recruitment process.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Only fully completed Durham County Council Support Staff Application forms will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 9 February 2023.

Closing date for receipt of fully completed application forms is 9.00am on Monday 6 February 2023.