What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have;
• A good standard of education / three or more GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above or L2 Literacy and Numeracy.
• Some experience of successfully supporting children of different ages.
• To be creative and good at thinking ‘outside the box’.
• An ability to adapt and respond to the needs of the children.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate with the class-teacher, teaching assistant and children.
What the school offers its staff
As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -
• The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield- A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
Further details about the role
As part of this role, you will;
• Work within a learning framework set by the classroom teacher(s), provide support for the individual and collective needs of pupils, which ensures that they have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Act as an integral part of the school staff team, and as such to make a contribution to the overall aims of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures.
• Promote pupil well-being by encouraging them to develop good relationships with others, develop their self-reliance and self-esteem, help them to adjust to new settings and to practice good standards of health and hygiene.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.