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An exciting vacancy has become available for a full time Teaching Assistant at Newington Community Primary School, to commence as soon as possible.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to join our team. Fundamentally, we are looking for a candidate who is kind, hard-working and who will work with the children's best interests at the heart of everything they do.
We are looking for a candidate who:
1. Has previous experience working within a Primary School setting or with primary aged children as a Teaching Assistant
2. Has strong Maths and English skills (ideally, equivalent of Grade C or above at GCSE)
3. Is able to plan, deliver and assess small group interventions with impact
4. Has a positive attitude and is passionate about helping children to learn, thrive and flourish
5. Has a proven track record of working with children with a range of learning needs
6. Is well organised, reliable and a flexible team member
7. Good interpersonal skills enabling effective communication with children and colleagues
8. Is self-motivated and able to show initiative in inspiring learners
9. Has high expectations of pupils and an understanding of how to help children to develop as independent learners
10. Is committed to ongoing professional development
We can offer you:
11. Children who are respectful, warm and want to learn
12. A truly supportive team of staff at Newington
13. Support and guidance from our excellent leadership team
14. A well- resourced and innovative school
15. Ongoing training to support own professional development
You will be contracted to work 32.5 hours per week, during term time, and will include supervision of children during the mealtime period. The position will also include running an after school club (not wraparound).
We may interview applicants at an earlier date than stated, therefore encourage candidates to apply early.
At Newington Community Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect staff and visitors to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.