The details of this role are as follows: Term time only Contract type: 30 hours a week. Permanent Annual Leave: School holiday dates, (Excl. INSET days and other dates set by the school). Working Hours: 08:15am – 14:45pm Monday to Friday Salary: £14,884 (FTE £23,839) Start date: As soon as possible Job Description Teaching Assistant Purpose of the job: • To undertake learning support duties and assist the class teacher in meeting the day to day needs of the pupils in our Lower School Classes. • To support the class teacher with the delivery of the curriculum, including preparation of resources. • To provide additional support for the welfare of children within the class. • To respond to the pupils’ needs, enabling them to make good progress in their learning. • To supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes where needed. General Duties: • Participate in relevant meetings with colleagues, parents and be involved in links with external agencies as part of curriculum enhancement, including extra-curricular activities and off-site visits. • Support other members of the curriculum area and students as appropriate. • Review your own professional development and maintain professional standards. • Carry out any other such duties as the post holder may reasonably be required to do. Person Specification: A proven record of forming good working relationships with children and colleagues. Committed individual with an interest in Steiner Waldorf education. Previous experience working with children. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents. Flexible and positive attitude to work Capacity to help deliver the curriculum in an artistic and creative manner. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT MICHAEL HALL SCHOOL • Free parking on site • Staff discount on fees for children • Bike to work scheme • Access to discounts at retailers and more through our partnership with Bright HR Application process To apply for this role, you will be required to complete the school’s standard online application form Please note that if you have not heard from us within one week of the closing date, your application has not been successful on this occasion.