Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Teaching Assistant should have experience of:

• working with young children in present, or previous, employment and/or voluntary work (e.g. as a Brownie or Cub leader)
• working with children with SEND needs, preferably

The Teaching Assistant should have knowledge and understanding of:

• the needs of young children
• their role in safeguarding children.
• child development and the ways in which children learn.
• the roles played by various adults in a child’s education.
• questions related to equal opportunities.
• phonic knowledge

The Teaching Assistant will be able to:

• build a strong positive working relationship with children
• help professional staff to achieve their objectives;
• work one to one with a special educational needs child, in small groups and as a member of a team;
• explain tasks simply and clearly;
• supervise and control children, and adhere to defined standards;
• accept and respond to authority and supervision;
• work with guidance, but under limited supervision;
• liaise and communicate effectively with others;
• demonstrate good organisational skills;
• get involved in professional development, and attend courses;
• use their initiative to present and prepare resources suitable for working with pupils

• Great children who are always keen to learn
• Parents that want the absolute best for their children
• Brilliant staff team to work with
• Fantastic teachers across the school
• A supportive Governing Body
• A great working environment
• Free tea and coffee
• A dynamic and skilled senior management team
• Great CPD opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post, plus two references for all short-listed candidates