What skills and experience we're looking for
NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications / experience.
GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in Maths and English.
Evidence of a commitment to further professional development.
Previous experience working with children in a primary setting.
An understanding of Safeguarding in a primary school.
In addition, the TA might have experience of:
• Working in partnership with parents.
• Working with children with specific SEN such as ADHD or Dyslexia.
• Working with children with SEMH needs.
• Working with children with EAL needs.
• Developing and implementing IEPs and care plans.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.