Southdale Junior CE Primary School’s teaching assistants are an integral part of our staff team. We are looking to appoint a committed, talented and enthusiastic individual to work with our amazing children and highly supportive staff. Your role will include working effectively to assist the class teacher as well as supporting small groups of children both inside and outside the classroom. You will also be required to supervise and assist groups of up to 15 pupils in curricular activities.
The role will also involve helping to cover lunchtimes for half an hour per day. As a part of our continuing strive for excellence, it is essential that you are a positive role model and work in line with our Christian values, ethos and vision. Your professional development is key and as such, we would welcome your attendance at any additional staff meetings, inset training or twilight sessions.
Required skills:
1. Flexibility and enthusiasm
2. Effective communicator
3. Able to demonstrate good subject knowledge of KS2 curriculum and has the ability to adapt their practice to meet the needs of individuals
4. Can inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
5. Will promote high standards and expectations in all areas
6. Is an excellent team player with a positive outlook and a good sense of humour
7. Must have relevant experience in this role.
Southdale Church of England Junior School is a church school where our Christian values underpin our ethos. We are a community centred school in the town of Ossett, to the west of Wakefield, where children are at the very heart of everything we do.
We can offer you the opportunity to:
8. Work with amazing pupils, who fully engage in all aspects of their own learning
9. Develop your skills in a vibrant school
10. Work as part of a highly skilled team of teachers and support staff
Visits to the school are actively encouraged and warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Bartholomew, School Business Manager, on or email at. Please include your contact details in the e-mail.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Closing date: Monday 05 January
Interview date: Monday 12 January
Southdale C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding
suitability to work with children. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.