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Prior Heath Infant School is a welcoming and friendly school that offers pupils and staff a nurturing and supportive environment in which to thrive. As our Ofsted report highlights, 'There is a sense of joy at Prior Heath Infant School'.
At Prior Heath, we believe that children learn best through play, active learning and real-life experiences. We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join our small team of bank staff to offer cover for our teaching assistant team if they are absent due to illness or because of pre-arranged training. The hours of work will vary week on week (depending on need) and so too will the year group that the successful candidate will be asked to work in. It is essential that applicants have previous experience of working as a member of support staff in a school environment. Evidence of working within Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 is desirable.
The successful candidate will support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in school and use routine supervision and care skills to support pupils in class and at lunchtime.
Curriculum Support
To assist the teacher with classroom organisation and to undertake directed work with individual pupils and small groups, providing support for pupils with additional needs as appropriate.
Pupil Support
To assist in meeting the needs of our pupils whilst encouraging and supporting them to demonstrate our school values of kindness, responsibility, independence, teamwork and perseverance.
Lunchtime
To assist in the supervision of children and model and facilitate play, to ensure that they are happy and safe at lunchtimes.
General
To provide general support to the working environment of the school, in doing so promoting the school's aims and ethos in all aspects of work undertaken.
First Aid
To provide first aid and basic intimate care for pupils.
Visits to our school are encouraged and welcomed and Mrs Chivers, our Headteacher, would be delighted to show you around.
Completed applications and equality forms should be returned to the confidential email address. Please note that interviews will be arranged upon receipt of applications from suitable candidates, therefore, you are urged to apply asap. The vacancy may close before the advertised date if we are able to successfully recruit beforehand.
Safeguarding Statement
Prior Heath Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.