Overview
Bitterne Manor Primary School seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. The school focuses on nurturing potential by building brave hearts, motivated minds, proud voices, and supportive connections, turning curiosity into lifelong discovery. We are a thriving, one-form entry school on the banks of the River Itchen in the heart of Southampton, rated good, with a happy, inclusive community where high standards and aspirations meet a nurturing environment. Our pupils value kindness, inclusion and respect, and we celebrate each child’s individuality while helping them flourish as learners and young people.
Location: Bitterne Manor Primary School, Southampton, England.
Responsibilities
* Help children learn in class, in small groups, or one-on-one, as directed by the teacher or SENCo.
* Build caring, respectful relationships with children to support their confidence and wellbeing.
* Learn each child’s needs and provide appropriate support.
* Help plan, prepare and deliver learning activities, especially for children with additional needs.
* Provide one-to-one support for children with more complex needs.
Qualifications
* Caring, patient and passionate about supporting children’s learning and emotional well-being.
* Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly in a 1:1 support role, or a strong willingness to learn.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills to work closely with class teachers, SENCo, and other staff.
* Flexible and proactive approach.
* Basic understanding of child development and learning strategies, with a commitment to ongoing training and professional growth.
* Ideally, Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner or Level 2 qualified Teaching Assistant.
In Return, We Can Offer You
* Enthusiastic, well-mannered children who love to learn.
* Exemplary behaviour, as recognised in our June 2024 Ofsted report.
* A highly inclusive and diverse school community.
* An outward-looking, child-centred leadership team open to new ideas.
* A passionate and supportive staff team with a strong sense of humour.
* Strong parental engagement in children’s learning.
* Collaborative networking opportunities across the Reach Cooperative Trust.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development.
Job Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Government Administration
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