Maynards Green Community Primary School

From September 2024 - Term Time only contract - 5 days per week

 8:30am - 12:15 Teaching Assistant

12:15 - 13:15 Lunchtime MDSA duty 

1:45pm - 15:15 Nurture support

Situated between Horam and Heathfield, Maynards Green is a successful and friendly, community primary school which encourages a love for learning and has high expectations of every individual. Our school offers a supportive and caring
environment and well behaved and highly motivated learners. The experienced and supportive staff team is friendly and committed to maintaining high standards. 

 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning at Maynards Green. The role is varied in the support you would provide for these children in the morning, and will vary from taking small groups, working with
individual children or supporting the whole class. We also appreciate the value of continuity from Teaching Assistant Role to Midday Supervisory Assistant role, in supporting our children therefore this vacancy will include lunchtime duties.
The nurture role in the afternoon will include the opportunity to work with our amazing children developing their social skills and emotional literacy through a caring and nurturing approach. Someone who can support our children in managing
social interactions and emotional learning according to their developmental needs. The right candidate needs to be creative and be able to assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities. We are looking for someone who has a
friendly smile, a positive approach and can provide consistent routines, boundaries and expectations in a safe, secure environment.
We are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual who shares the same passion for learning as the school team and has high aspirations for themselves and others. As well as demonstrating commitment to our school values and following and implementing the school's behaviour policy, the successful candidate will have a sense of fun and provide opportunities for our children to flourish and grow. They will have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to and empathise with our children.
We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has good standard of education particularly in English and Mathematics
(preferably GCSE grade C or above)

• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to relate positively to
adults and children
• Can work effectively with colleagues
• Has a proven ability to work on their own initiative and has a ‘can do’ attitude
• Can demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding
• Is willing to participate in training and developmental opportunities
• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality on all school
matters

We can offer you a strong team of staff and Governors who are supportive and care for each other. A forward thinking leadership team who welcome fresh ideas, honest values and a sense of teamwork and who are committed to professional development for all staff.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from
appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Application details are available from the School Office (office@maynardsgreen.org). You can also email the School Office to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher.
Application Closing Date: Friday 1st November 2024
Interview Date: Friday 8th November 2025