Job Introduction
We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant and this vital role will provide general teaching assistant duties within the classroom environment, assist children with additional funding and support with lunchtime and break-time cover.
The post will be 30 hours, term time only.
You should have a flexible approach to your work and enjoy working as part of a forward thinking, dynamic, friendly and supportive team, committed to providing a fully integrated service. The successful candidate will be committed to their own professional development and to the development of our children.
The main responsibilities are as follows:
- To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area (for example; Outdoor Learning and School Trips).
- Role involves general TA duties, working in small groups and 1-2-1 responsibilities.
- Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
- Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
Full Job Description and Person Specification are attached as is the OCC Application Form.
If you have a positive and flexible approach, and the ability to take the initiative and a desire to learn then you may be the person we are looking for. We are seeking someone who is a team player, gets on well with people and is able to work effectively with parents, school staff and outside agencies.
Flexible working will be considered.
Applications will only be accepted on the OCC Application Form to sbm@westoxfordschool.co.uk
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school please call Sali Fox on 01865 248862
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.
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