Job Introduction
We are looking for an experienced, kind, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, happy, hardworking team at our fantastic community village school
This role includes working closely with the class teacher supporting children with their learning as part of the whole class as well as supporting individual children with additional needs and groups of children. This role may involve some 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN.
All Teaching Assistants are part of our whole school lunchtime supervision team working on a rota basis.
In the first instance, the contract will be on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2025 for 26.5 hours per week (9 to 3:15), Monday to Friday term time only.
We are looking for someone who is:
Kind
Flexible
Passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing and who has the ability to teach small groups and individual children
An excellent communicator, able to explain ideas clearly
Able to work with children of all ages and prior attainment
Able to demonstrate initiative, adaptability, resourcefulness, resilience and teamwork
Willing to engage in professional development
Reflective and responds positively to feedback
Able to demonstrate a good understanding of core subjects and educated to a minimum standard of Grade C at Maths and English GCSE
Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
We can offer you:
Welcoming, enthusiastic, well behaved children who are 'Happy to Learn'
Dedicated, friendly and supportive staff, governors and leadership team
A clear vision and strategy for the future including a commitment to staff training and development
An opportunity to play an active role in a vibrant, community school
Potential to train for an ELSA qualification for the right candidate
We are a community school with a ‘GOOD' Ofsted rating.
Application procedure
Please complete a standard OCC application form and email to Lucy Radcliffe at schoolbusinessmanager@harwellprimaryschool.co.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
