Bedford Borough Council requires Supervisor and Teaching Assistants

Bedford Borough schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Bedford Borough Council job openings for Supervisor and Teaching Assistants

Post Name: 2x Mid-Day Supervisor
Goldington Green Academy:
Goldington Road, Bedford MK41 oDP
Level 1D 7 -10 starting point 7
£15,115 – £15,613 pro rata
6.25 hours per week 12pm – 1.15pm
* The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to work with out pupils over lunchtime for 6.25 hours per week term time only. The successful candidate will be required to supervise and PLAY with the children during the lunch period. They will need to have good communication skills and be able to interact with children in an enthusiastic and positive way.
* We are offering a supportive school built on nurture principles that are embedded in quality Appraisal and CPD.
* If you are creative and have a sense of humour, as well as being committed to raising standards we would like you to apply.
* The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a team, have effective organizational skills and a willingness to contribute to school life.
* We expect all staff to abide by our professional standards, values and behaviors.
* Ofsted (2016) said many things make Goldington Green Academy a wonderful school and recognized we are a happy school based on a values elhos committed to well being of every child and every person in our school community.
* All appointments are subject to checks and clearances to ensure the safeguarding of children.
* If you have not heard by 8th November 2017 please take this that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
* Application packs are available from the school website or via emails to the school.
For further details and an application pack please contact Pip Gilbert Tel: 01234 326335 email: admin@goldingtongreenacademy.co.uk
Closing Date: 6th November 2017
Interview Date: 8th November 2017

Grange Academy and King’s Oak Primary School seeking for Learning Support and Teaching Assistants

Post Name: Learning Support Assistant
Grange Academy:
Halsey Road, Kempston, Beds MK42 8AU
2A + 2 pt 12 -15 (£11,709 – £12,411 pa)
31 hours 25 minutes per week term time + 5 training days 8.40 am – 3.25 pm
* Grange Academy is a community special academy for pupils aged 5-18 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties and autism. The school is part of a local Multi Academy Trust of special schools, BILTT. We are looking to appoint a highly skilled LSA who:

• enables learners to make at least good progress and develop well
• has excellent knowledge of autism and associated leaning needs
• works effectively as part of a team to improve learners’ conduct behavior and attitudes to learning
• is able to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, families and multi-disciplinary professionals
• is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children
• has strong literacy and numeracy skills and is a clear communicator.
  The post is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS & health clearance. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
  Application packs can be obtained from our website at www.grange.beds.sch.uk by emailing: info@grangeacademy.org.uk or leaving your name and address on 01234 407100. CVs cannot be accepted.
  Closing Date: 29th October 2017
  Interview Date: w/c 6th November 2017

Post Name:Teaching Assistants (1:1 Support)
King’s Oak Primary School:
Oak Road, Bedford MK42 oHH
Level 2b points 11 -14 (£15,807 – £16,781 (pro rata)) Level 3a points 15 -18 (£17,072 – £18,070 (pro rata)) 32.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 training days
* We are looking to appoint a number of Teaching Assistants (1:1) to join our team and to be part of our vision for an outstanding school.
* We are looking for either NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants to work 1:1 supporting pupils with special educational needs, including working with pupils with additional medical needs across all year groups within the school.
* The successful candidates may be required to move through the school with the child and will be required to ensure that every effort is made to ensure the child can access and is included In all curriculum elements.
* For further details and to download an application form, please visit: www.kingsoakprimary.co.uk
Visits to our happy and vibrant school are welcomed. Please email: vacancies@kingsoakprimary.co.uk to arrange this.
Closing Date: 30th October 2017, 9.00am
Interview Date: Provisionally booked for 7th November 2017.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Bedford Borough web: www.bedford.gov.uk