The Learning for Life Trust is looking to appoint for Fairfield Primary School, a positive and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant, who will provide high quality support to children in our setting. The appointment will be a temporary post, linked to a period of Maternity Leave.
You will have at least an NVQ 3 in supporting teaching and learning skills or the equivalent and have experience of working with children across the primary phase. We need someone who:
* Has a good working knowledge of the principles of the Primary Curriculum.
* Has experience of supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis both in class and in interventions.
* Enjoys working with children and can form positive and supportive relationships with children, adults and parents/guardians.
* Is committed to working in the outdoor classroom.
* Can demonstrate positive and consistent behaviour management.
* Can be flexible and is able to demonstrate the ability to work and contribute to working as part of a large team.
* Can take the lead when covering short term, unplanned absence.
* Is reliable and has a good sickness and punctuality record.
A skilled, creative and supportive team working with friendly children and supportive parents.
* An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward looking, ambitious organisation that believes in developing its staff to become the best they can be.
* A school that is consistently focussed on making a positive impact on pupils and the community.
* Opportunities to collaborate with local schools and be part of a developing a Multi Academy Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding