We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our highly skilled and well respected team of support staff. Our school is committed to providing a child-focused environment where every child can thrive. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting our students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to their own professional development.
• Has strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to work as part of a dedicated and successful team.
• Has high expectations and is committed to raising standards through inspiring and motivating our pupils.
• Has a patient and understanding approach to support learning and development.
• Is flexible, committed to our school and willing to take a full part in the life of our community.
• Has a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Can provide targeted learning support for individuals and groups of pupils as well as supporting the development of children’s social and emotional skills.
In return we can offer you
• Friendly, hardworking and supportive colleagues who are committed to children’s success across all areas of the curriculum.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are keen and eager to learn.
• A school excited about moving forwards with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development endorsed by the Investors in People accreditation which was gained for the fifth time in 2022.
• A school that was rated as ‘Outstanding in all areas’ by OFSTED.
Visits to our school are encouraged. Please contact Miss Sale, our business manager () to arrange an appointment. Candidates are also encouraged to view our school website to gain further information about our school and values.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
If you are invited for an interview you will be contacted by the school. For feedback on your application, please contact the school directly.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.