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We are looking to appoint a highly efficient, friendly and reliable Teaching Assistant, ideally experienced, but not essential, to join our happy supportive team. The successful applicant will be required to work Monday- Friday 8:30am-3:30pm. (All applicants must be able to fulfill these hours).
In addition to class based support, we require the successful candidate to act as an Opal Play Team Member, supporting the children as they play at lunchtime.
This advert is primarily for a fixed term, starting as soon as possible, with a possibility of an extended contract beyond the end of the academic year.
We would like to receive applications from you if you are experienced and/or willing to learn.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
1. Be personable and have a positive outlook
2. Be someone who enjoys working with children
3. Be nurturing and caring
4. Be a good team player, flexible and prepared to use their initiative
5. Be committed to their own professional development
6. Have good interpersonal skills and organisational skills
7. Support the ethos and wider life of the school
8. Be confident working with children in a range of scenarios across the primary ages 4-11: 1:1, in small groups and large groups/ whole class.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.