Teaching Assistant for ASD Nursery Provision

Band 1, Level 1

Permanent Position 

Term Time only (32.5 hours per week – 39 weeks per year)

Actual Salary: £17,552 to 17,869

Start date: January 2022

The Headteacher and governors of Hallfield Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for Acorns, our newly established ASD Nursery Provision (3-4 year olds).

We are looking for a caring, skilled and self-motivated Teaching Assistant to work in our highly successful and friendly nursery. This person will play a key role in supporting the teaching and learning needs of 8 nursery aged children with Autism or on a pathway to receiving a diagnosis of Autism.

Hallfield Primary School has 396 children from 2-11. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work where the staff team are focused on quality and achievement in all areas of school life. The school is located in Bayswater and has excellent public transport links.

The successful candidate will:

• be qualified to NVQ level 2 in teaching assistance or equivalent qualifications or experience 
• be keen, enthusiastic and positive team player;
• have a basic knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum requirements & their implementation.

In addition, you will need to be fluent in spoken and written English, numerate and able to work as part of a team.  ICT skills are essential.

In return the school can offer:

• a friendly and welcoming team;
• development in this area of expertise;
• the opportunity to be part in a forward thinking, dynamic school who sees children at the heart of the learning process.

You will be supported by our Board of Governors and colleagues in all aspects of your professional development, and will be warmly greeted by our pupils and parents alike.

The job description with person specification and the application form can be downloaded from this page.

Please send your completed Application form to office@hallfieldschool.org.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Little on 020 7087 4960.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th November 2021.

Interviews: Friday 26th November 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Hallfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Legislation.

An initial offer of appointment will be made to the successful candidates and will only become a substantive position subject to appropriate references along with evidence of original documents for qualifications and health clearance.