TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2021

At Churchdown Village Junior School, we are looking for a number of teaching assistants to join our vibrant staff team. These vacancies have arisen due to new children joining our school and other current support staff moving on to initial teacher training.

We can offer you a warm, friendly working environment, a highly supportive senior leadership team and a wonderful group of children. Flexibility, emotional resilience and a sense of humour are essential!

POST 1 – Mornings only (Grade 3)

To support a new child joining us in Year 3, who has a hearing impairment and moderate learning difficulties.

POST 2 – Mornings only (subject to EHCP funding being confirmed, could potentially be some afternoons too) (Grade 3)

To support a child in Year 4 who has moderate learning difficulties.

POST 3 – In-class support all day, every day (Grade 3) plus 2.5 hours lunchtime support (Grade 2)

To support a Year 6 child with significant SEMH/ behavioural difficulties. Experience of Team Teach/ positive handling would be an advantage. You would be well supported in this role by other TAs in the same class and the senior leadership team.

POST 4 – Every morning plus three afternoons (Grade 3)

To support a Year 6 child with a diagnosis of autism and significant SEMH difficulties. You would be well supported in this role by other TAs in the same class and the senior leadership team.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer general tours of our wonderful school due to the current COVID-19 restrictions; however, should you be invited to interview we would be happy to show you around in a socially distanced manner!

If you wish to discuss any of the roles further, please contact our SENDCo Sarah Stevens – 01452 712330/ mrs.stevens@cvjs.org.uk

Key dates:

· Applications closing date – 12 noon on Thursday 13th May

· Interview date – Monday 24th May

Application Details:
Please visit the school website (www.cvjs.org.uk) to download an application form and job description.  Completed application forms should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs J Hooper, School Business Manager by 12 noon on Thursday 13th May 2021


This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date:           13/05/2021
Interview Date:         24/05/2021