Role: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week term time only
Term: Fixed Term to July 2025
Scale: NJC Scale Point 12-17
Closing Date: 12pm Friday 20th December 2024
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in KS1 & KS2 supporting the educational needs of some of our more vulnerable pupils. We are looking for someone with experience of working with pupils with special educational needs who could deliver interventions and with the confidence to cover a class for PPA.
You Will Need
• Experience of working across either KS1 & KS2 or both.
• A developing knowledge of the national curriculum and confidence to deliver lessons to individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate with parents, outside agencies and others in school.
• A positive outlook and lots of enthusiasm.
• A genuine love of children
You will be part of a very supportive, forward looking team and will demonstrate positive communication skills, be aware of all aspects of safeguarding children and be willing to undertake appropriate training as required.
Job Description overview
• To work with children as part of a team under the overall direction of the Headteacher who will be responsible for the policy and educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within the National Curriculum Framework.
• To assist the class teacher/SENCO in maximising the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school.
• Under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff, to encourage pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standard of achievement for all pupils.
• To be aware of your responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young persons whom you have contact with during the course of your duties.
• To cover PPA or ECT cover as required.