Overview
Teaching Assistant - Wilson Primary School at Reading Borough Council
Job description: 8.45am – 3.15pm, 5 days a week, 30-minute lunchbreak (30 hours a week). Term time only. One year fixed term contract.
We currently have a vacancy for a teaching assistant to join our Federation. We are looking for someone committed, enthusiastic and flexible to join a friendly and professional team. If you have a passion for working with children and want to work in a setting that celebrates inclusion and cultural diversity, values community and strives to provide the very best opportunities for each and every child, then our federation could be for you.
Your employment is with the Federation and will initially be based at Wilson. You may however be required to work at another location within the Federation and you will receive 4 weeks minimum notice of any change to your location of work.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position requires an enhanced DBS check. These posts are exempt from section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to children in a school setting, including those with specific learning difficulties.
* Develop positive and caring relationships with children and their families.
* Work as part of a dedicated team and contribute to the life of the school community.
* Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, patience and a nurturing, inclusive approach to children and families.
* Support inclusion and cultural diversity within the school environment.
* Be able to adapt to potential changes in location within the Federation with at least 4 weeks notice.
Qualifications and experience
* Good organisational skills, flexibility and a sense of humour.
* A passionate, empathetic and patient nature with a nurturing and inclusive approach to children and their families.
* The ability to develop positive and caring relationships with children.
* A positive team player with commitment to the life of the school community.
* Ability to support a child with specific learning difficulties and some understanding of different kinds of SEN.
* Recent experience, skills or knowledge of supporting children in a school setting would be an advantage.
Application details
Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit, or for further information, contact the School Office on 0118 937 5573.
Full details of the post including how to apply are on the school website: https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011
Please send your application to the school via the website as soon as possible. The school will consider applications upon receipt and encourages early application.
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