Do you want to make a difference, making every day count for every child?
If so, then we want to hear from you!
Rivendell Flying High Academy are looking to appoint a Grade 5 Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within our team to provide a stimulating and caring environment for our children. You would be joining an exceptional and supportive team of professionals, who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for the children. Each of our individual roles has an impact on the future of our children and so, we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide.
Each of our individual roles will have an impact on the future of many - developing and inspiring the future leaders, entrepreneurs and the innovators of tomorrow. We will strive to deliver learning experiences to engage and instil a curiosity to find out more. Our goal is to develop individuals who ask why, therefore becoming life-long learners and visionaries, with aspirations ready for the challenges of the future in an ever-changing world.
We are looking for someone who is excited to be a part of this partnership, loves working with children and builds good relationships with all stakeholders.
We can offer you:
* A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school
* Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step
* An opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnership
* The opportunity for quality Continuous Professional Learning
* A varied job where no day is the same!
* The opportunity for flexible working and a generous holiday entitlement.
* Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.
* An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff
We are looking for someone who:
* Has natural ability to build rapport with staff and parents.
* Delights in being with children and puts the children’s well-being before anything else.
* Is going to bring new ideas & energy to a forward facing school that is continuously striving for excellence.
* Has a passion to work with young children.
* Is able to support staff on every level.
* Is able to use initiative and communicate to colleagues politely and professionally.
* Is flexible in their work.
* Is able to adapt activities to respond to the strengths and needs of all children.
* Manages behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
* Will play an active part in the wider life of our school
* Has a sense of humour!
* Can work effectively with and without direction.
* Enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism.
* Is a team player.
* Has an eye for detail.
* Is willing to roll up their sleeves up and get stuck in.
Your core duties will be:
* The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in their approach
* Covering PPA
* Leading on a subject (Ie Music)
* Providing 1:1 support for individual children in and out of the classroom
* Providing practical assistance in relation to identified care needs
* To work under the direct instruction of our SENDCo and teaching staff, to support access to learning
* Supporting children with their developmental needs to ensure they are accessing the curriculum lead by the class teacher
* Providing intimate care to children as and when required
* Providing support for such tasks as clerical, administrative, photocopying as directed by the teacher
* Creating and maintaining school displays in line with the needs of the school and environment vision for the term / year alongside the class teacher
* Creating and maintaining a clean and orderly learning and teaching environment
* Preparing and maintaining routine equipment/resources/materials as requested
* Providing general support to the teacher in the classroom
* Monitoring, arranging and maintaining orderly and secure storage of supplies and equipment
* Following school procedures, in particular those relating to health and safety and child protection
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