Teaching Assistant Job Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: TA Grade 1 Points 2-4, £16,194.92 - £16,736.54 per annum Hours: 30.5 hours per week Westlands First School are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants who are aspirational and determined to help our pupils achieve their best to join our wonderful, nurturing school, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities. Job Requirements: To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of pupils, to enable them to access learning and make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them. To assist with the provision of general care and welfare of pupils, including assisting with personal hygiene routines To assist in the implementation of programmes and strategies designed by other professionals such as Educational Psychologists and Speech Language Therapists To use positive behaviour strategies to enable the pupil to access learning and where appropriate, to know and apply positive physical handling techniques. What we offer: A warm, friendly and welcoming school An excellent team of committed and hardworking staff A highly structured programme of Continuing Professional Development Enthusiastic and friendly children who love learning The right candidate will have: A good basic education to GCSE with a minimum Grade C GCSE in English and Maths Experience working with young people Excellent verbal and written communication skills A flexible ‘can do’ attitude and a high level of professionalism Application form and person specification are attached. Westlands First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please submit your application form via email ( officewestlands.worcs.sch.uk ) or in person to the School Office. Interviews will be held on during the week Monday 11th November 2024