Teaching Assistant - Swaffield Primary School

The role

TA to work 1:1 with a pupil - Event Linked Position
32.5 hours per week excluding breaks (Core Hours will be 8.30am to 3.30pm Daily)
Term time only (39 weeks)
Required as soon as possible 

Swaffield is a happy and successful school, committed to its staff and pupils. We need to expand our team of support staff and are looking for the right person to work alongside teachers and other support staff in Key Stage One or Two.  This post will be subject to a six months probationary period and may include lunchtime supervision/activities. 

Minimum qualification of Level 2 in Childcare is desirable but not essential, together with GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). You need enthusiasm, energy and excellent communication skills. You also need to be flexible, patient, caring and confident with children. Previous experience working with pupils with Speech and Language difficulties and/or Autism is desirable but not essential.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively visit the school website www.swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk under Job Vacancies to download all necessary documents.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email swaffield@swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk. 

Closing date:  Monday 20th February 2023 at 12 noon
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 22nd February 2023

ONLY THOSE SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

References will be requested prior to interviews whenever possible.

Original documents must be seen for all qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS and health check.

CVs are not accepted.

Swaffield Primary School
St Ann’s Hill
Wandsworth
London SW18 2SA
Telephone: 020 8874 2825
Email: swaffield@swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Ms Julia Hamilton