Job details
Start date: as soon as possible
Marden Primary Academy is a small school with a family ethos where the children are at the centre of everything we do.
We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team to support 1:1 and/or small groups of children with additional needs.
Why join us?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child's learning journey. You will play a key role in helping them develop their communication, independence and confidence within a supportive school environment.
We are looking for someone who is:
1. patient, caring and calm
2. flexible and creative in supporting a child's individual learning needs
3. interested in developing knowledge of communication systems and assistive technology
4. reliable and able to work closely as part of a team
5. passionate about making a positive difference to a child's educational journey
Main responsibilities:
6. provide tailored support to help the child to access learning and school activities
7. assist with communication, social interaction and building independence
8. provide personal care, including toileting
9. support the child's physical, emotional and social wellbeing
10. work in partnership with teachers, parents and other professionals to ensure consistent support
Candidates will ideally:
11. have a certificate in Learning Support (or equivalent)
12. have experience of working within EYFS/KS1
Marden Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.