Merit Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity: Job Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant Location: Arnold Duration: Temp to Perm Shift Pattern: Full Time Salary: TBD upon application (pay scale compliant) School Details: This school is a vibrant and exciting primary school serving a catchment in the Arnold area. It is currently graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a recent ungraded check highlighting a strong school ethos regarding inclusivity and diversity, the creativity of learning opportunities for the pupils and the empowerment of pupils who are offered a variety of leadership roles within the school, among many other very positive comments. Vacancy Details: * Working as a full time L1 Teaching Assistant * To work predominantly within the KS1 area of the school * To provide support to SEND pupils as well as general classroom support * To uphold and to encourage the schools ethos in relation to inclusivity and diversity * Working closely with class teachers to ensure that pupils receive bespoke, tailored education relating to their SEND requirements Candidate Requirements: To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate: * A teaching assistant qualification * Experience of providing TA support in a school based setting for at least 1 term, preferably in a KS1 setting * To have strong behaviour management strategies and the aptitude to be guided by the school based on their current procedures * Full enhanced DBS certificate * Completion of the Merit Education Onboarding Process * The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teaching assistant * A minimum of 2 school based references How to Apply: Please apply via CV library using the appropriate links below. CV’s need to be detailed, including a full work history (gaps in employment of more than 3 months must be accounted for) to be considered for this role. For further advice on what to include in your CV, as well as other great career advice, give us a call to discuss the Merit Education CV Writing Service