What skills and experience we're looking for
Duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
Under the direction of Teaching staff:
• Undertaking appropriate planning and preparation of lessons for individuals, groups and whole classes
• Delivering agreed lessons and learning experiences to individuals, groups and whole classes as required
• Assessing and marking, and reporting on, the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Using specialist skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of students, including those with special educational, physical or emotional needs.
• Participating in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job, and encourage and support other staff in their development and training.
• Assisting in the supervision, training and development of volunteer helpers, students and other staff.
We are looking for someone who: -
• Has experience of working with children across the primary age range
• Has a working knowledge of the EYFS Framework and the national curriculum and the willingness to develop this knowledge further.
• Has the ability to relate well to children and adults
• Has the ability to lead a class
• Is able to support the Class Teacher in the planning and preparation of lessons.
• Has the ability to inspire, and enthuse
• Sets high expectations for all
• Has a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, colleagues and the community
• Is a team player with a good sense of humor and a positive attitude
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What the school offers its staff
• As a successful primary school working as part of a multi-academy trust, we can offer:
• High quality, ongoing professional development as part of the Castle Phoenix Multi-Academy Trust
• A supportive, friendly and hardworking staff team who are united in their drive to achieve the very best outcomes for every child;
• Friendly, happy and well-behaved children who are keen and eager to learn
• An excellent support network through our hardworking, committed staff including fortnightly training related to your role in school.
• A range of benefits which includes cycle to work, free parking, the local government pension scheme and an employee discount scheme, generous holiday entitlement and a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through our wellbeing committee and people strategy.
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.