What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teaching assistant who: -
• Has the ability to work with a team in a responsive and flexible manner, responding to the instruction and advice of the class teacher.
• Can use their initiative to solve problems.
• Is able to deliver 1:1 support to a child with additional needs and potentially lead small groups under the supervision and guidance of the class teacher.
• To build effective trusting relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.
• Is flexible, committed to our school and willing to take a full part in the life of our school community.
What the school offers its staff
In return we are able to offer the successful candidate:
• A warm, welcoming environment within a small church Primary School, offering a true family feel.
• Friendly, hardworking, inclusive and supportive colleagues who work exceptionally well together with a focus on well-being, including staff well-being days and a “family first” approach.
• A commitment to a strong church vision in which children, staff and community are encouraged to live our values in a supportive environment, offering all the opportunity to flourish.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are well mannered and eager to learn.
• A school excited about moving forwards with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A strong supportive Governing Body
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.