Job Introduction We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated teaching assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. This vacancy is for a class based teaching assistant to support teaching and learning within our reception class, but also to be willing and flexible to support across the school when needed. An additional three hours a week to be worked on either a Thursday or Friday will be incorporate as part of the role. These hours will involve supporting learning elsewhere in the school. We are looking for a caring and compassionate team player, who will collaborate with colleagues and is willing to learn and develop their understanding of how different children develop. Key Characteristics: Commitment to safeguarding Willing to try new approaches to learning Able to communicate with colleagues and feedback key information Use imitative and act in the best interest of all children Be caring and emphatic Have a desire for every child to be the best they can be Experience of working in school or a childcare setting would be a benefit to role, especially those who have previously worked in early years. We are offering visits to the school by appointment only. Please contact the school office on 02380813340 to arrange a face to face visit and to speak with a member of our leadership team. Please submit completed applications to adminofficecopythorne.hants.sch.uk. Safer Recruitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.