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We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and friendly Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will have experience in enabling high-quality inclusive provision in supporting the class teacher in delivering the very best learning opportunities to ensure each child has succeeded in reaching their potential. You will be skilled in delivering a range of interventions and in working alongside parents and professionals.
The positions are for 32.5 hrs a week, term time only.
Are you passionate about helping young people fulfil their potential? Do you have experience working with children in primary school? Do you have the ability to inspire children and encourage them to grow independence and self-confidence?
You will need to have a high level of literacy and numeracy and experience improving academic and emotional outcomes for pupils. We are looking for people who are determined to secure the absolute best for each pupil and will work hard to ensure every child achieves everything they are capable of.
We require organised professionals who have:
1. Good interpersonal skills and an ability to remain calm and patient even when under pressure.
2. Good standards of English and Maths.
3. The ability to liaise with staff, parents, and professionals offering support and challenge as appropriate.
4. The ability to work using your own initiative at a highly professional level.
5. Secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
6. A thorough understanding of differing needs and vulnerability of children.
7. You will have experience in enabling high-quality inclusive provision. You will be skilled in delivering a range of interventions and in working alongside parents and professionals.
What will we offer in return:
8. A school community that is committed to developing an educational offer which is designed to increase each child's awareness of the world around them by increasing their cultural capital through a learning environment that allows for the opportunity to explore the wider world.
9. The opportunity to further develop your role through a well-developed CPD - in line with the vision and ethos of the school.
10. Candidates with the right qualification (a degree) will have the potential to further their careers by accessing the SCITT programme to develop as class teachers - paid for by the school.
11. Access to a well-being package developed by the school and Academy Trust (TKAT).
12. External support from other agencies to develop knowledge of SEND and Inclusion.