What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will work with and supervise Early Years/KS1 children with additional needs under the direction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of physical and general care and basic classroom management techniques and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Lunch time supervision will also be included in this role.
We are seeking to appoint teaching assistants who
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Pupil Profiles / Behaviour plans and Personal Care programs
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage interaction with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Support small group interventions and activities
What the school offers its staff
Statham Primary School offers
• A supportive and friendly team of staff and governors
• A warm and welcoming environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Enthusiastic, happy children who are keen to learn
• A risk benefit culture promoting positive outdoor learning and play
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.