[ref. r8144204] 1:1 Teaching Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in the role of 1:1 Teaching Assistant at South Witham Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our team to support a child with their learning and helping to develop confidence and communication skills. We are currently planning for this vacancy to be in Key Stage Two.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Be a designated support for a named child which will also involve working with other children and groups as part of the class team
- Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the Class teacher
- Act calmly and professionally in all situations
- Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to support the children
What the school offers its staff
In return you will find:
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment
- Focus on staff well-being and work-life balance
- Positive and inclusive school culture
- Inspiring learning environments and a commitment to further develop this
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.