Walkwood Church of England Middle School are looking to recruit a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant. Do you have an enthusiasm and passion for supporting children with additional needs? Look no further. We can offer you:
* A welcoming team committed to improving outcomes for all children
* Continued Professional Development opportunities to suit your needs
* 18.75 paid hours per week (8.45am-3.30pm, 3 days a week. Term time only)
* A professional and friendly environment.
Is patient and caring with an understanding of the best way to support pupils in and out of the classroom.
* Enjoys working in strong team environment and demonstrates the ability to establish good working relationships with pupils acting as a positive role model.
* Shows creativity and versatility, engaging the children in their learning by creating resources and using identified strategies which support their needs
Previous experience is desirable for this role although not essential. Experience of working with children with autism and other additional needs is desirable or at least the willingness to gain experience. Together with GCSE passes in Maths and English (C/4+) or equivalent. Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Walkwood is a place of learning where clear values are taught within all lessons alongside the subject knowledge and associated skills. Our school is "middle deemed secondary", and the timetable is run as for a secondary school, with great emphasis placed on subject specialisms. Walkwood teachers support children in developing their understanding of problem solving and reasoning in a broad range of contexts in which they can explore, enjoy, learn, practice and talk about their developing understanding. Children are offered opportunities for these skills to be practiced in order to give them confidence and competence in their use. Throughout their time at Walkwood, all pupils are encouraged to express themselves creatively and imaginatively, through their reading, writing, speaking and listening. We expose them to a wide range of genres, text types and visual and audio media to stimulate their responses.