Job Introduction
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We are looking for experienced, kind, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join our friendly, happy, hardworking team at our fantastic community village school. We currently have two vacancies but would also consider applications for less hours to include morning working in a classroom and lunchtime supervision each day.
The Teaching Assistant 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 2027 but may be extended in line with the school needs.
Hours of work would be either:
27.5 hours per week (8.45 to 3:15), Monday to Friday term time only
OR
20 hours per week (9 to 1:00), Monday to Friday term time only - 3 hours in class and 1 hour lunch time support each day.
OCC - Grade 4
Any training on INSET day will be paid as overtime
We are looking for people who are:
Kind
Flexible
Passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing and who has the ability to work with 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.
We are a community school with a ‘GOOD' Ofsted rating.
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.
