What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teaching and Learning Assistant with experience and expertise of working with children in early years.
This varied and important role is ideal for anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the lives of children. If you have a love for working with children and have a desire to make a difference to their learning experience, supporting them to achieve their goals, this role could be perfect for you.We are looking to appoint an energetic, caring and hardworking Teaching and Learning Assistant to work with children and teachers in our friendly, successful school. Applicants must have strong literacy and numeracy knowledge and ideally have experience of working with young children. They must demonstrate a professional attitude and are expected to fully participate in the life of the school.
The successful candidate will be joining a forward thinking, talented and highly motivated staff team, supported by a Leadership Team and Governing Board who are committed to fostering a culture of team work, collaboration and professional growth.
The successful candidate will:
• Have experience of working within a school or nursery setting and be highly proactive and committed to going that extra mile to ensure pupils achieve the best they possibly can
• Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
• Be good at establishing positive and constructive relationships with children and adults and a commitment to working as part of a team
• Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Be a great communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Have great organisational skills with a friendly, professional manner, and high expectations of themselves and others
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
• A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a programme of regular bespoke training specific to your role
• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education
• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
• Active and engaged parents and carers
• A genuine commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues
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.