What skills and experience we're looking for
• Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills.
• GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent
• Awareness of/willingness to train to get knowledge and understanding of the Teaching Assistant’s role in supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum.
• Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures that contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols.
• Ability to use resources and materials including ICT software and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to support the management of pupil behaviour
• Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Ability to provide support for planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.
• Ability to organise classroom resources and assist with the maintenance of pupil records
• A diplomatic and patient approach
• Efficient and meticulous in organisation
• Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands on approach and respond to unplanned situations
• Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them
• Ability to work in accordance with the school’s policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies
• Must be willing to undertake training as required
• Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information.
• Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
• Commitment to the Trust’s ethos, aims and whole community.
What the school offers its staff
• A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.
• Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
• Calm and purposeful learning environments
• Friendly, polite, well-behaved children who deserve the very best
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
• Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
Commitment to safeguarding
Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment background checks, including satisfactory references, medical, Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list clearance, online and social media checks and completion of relevant safeguarding training including Safeguarding Children in Education All school roles are classed as regulated activity and as such, it is an offence to apply to for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children