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Teaching Assistant
Burstow Park School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision for our learners - all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class (max. 8 children per class) and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.
Job requirements
1. Desirable: A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
2. Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
3. Experience of assisting with the provision of learning, to achieve positive learning outcomes. Experience of working with vulnerable individuals is advantageous
4. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
5. Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students, especially those with social, emotional and mental health needs
Why join us?
As a Teaching Assistant within the Burstow Park group of schools, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
Safeguarding Statement
Burstow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.