Overview
Teaching Assistant Grade 1 – 10 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1:20-3:20; Friday 8:50-3:20, incl. 30 mins lunch). Term Time only. Salary Scale: TA1 – Spinal Column Point 2, £5,795.78 per annum. Fixed Term – to cover maternity leave; contract ends when maternity leave finishes. Required to start as soon as possible at The Littletons CE First School.
Responsibilities
* Deliver 1:1 and small group Speech and Language interventions (each afternoon).
* Work as a class Teaching Assistant and provide 1:1 support with target children.
* Carry out lunchtime duties within the stated hours (as required).
Requirements / Qualities
* Patience, a caring attitude and a desire to nurture children.
* An understanding of positive behaviour management techniques.
* High expectations of all children academically and socially.
* A belief in a rounded education with all areas of the curriculum valued.
* A desire to help children find their unique talents and promote good outcomes for all children.
* Support for the school’s Christian vision and a strong commitment to teamwork.
* Adaptability and flexibility.
We offer
* Opportunity to work with a Speech and Language Therapist to support interventions.
* A caring and welcoming school environment with enthusiastic and well-motivated children.
* Supportive and dedicated staff, parents and governors.
* Opportunities for future professional development.
Our nurturing church school provides a loving environment for teaching and learning, a dedicated staff team, highly motivated children and supportive governors and parents.
Safeguarding / How to apply
Visits to the school are welcome by telephoning the school office on 01386 830695. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS disclosure and other safeguarding checks/disclosures.
Applications should be made through the My New Term website by following this link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143816/EDV-2025-LCEA-95355. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9:30 am on Monday 6th October.
Notes: This position is subject to verification of safeguarding checks and is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave.
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