Teaching Assistant - Royston - ref. g61790415
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require a passionate, dedicated and supportive Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who:
- is caring, patient and enthusiastic, with good communication skills and has high expectations.
- Has a therapeutic approach to supporting pupil’s behaviour and learning
- is able to support individual pupils 1:1
- is able to lead interventions with individuals and groups of pupils
- is proactive, highly motivated and a good team player.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Happy, enthusiastic, keen and well behaved pupils.
- Term time only working
- A friendly school community with a distinctive ethos.
- A redecorated and rejuvenated learning environment.
- A growing and supportive staff team where effort, encouragement and excellence are celebrated and where professional development opportunities are provided
Please see our related MSA role advertisement
Further details about the role
If you are an excellent Teaching Assistant with a passion supporting children to learn and thrive, please contact Miss Laura Whetlor or Miss Eleanor Williams, our School secretaries on 01223 207382 or email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk to arrange a visit and application pack.Visits are strongly encouraged and welcomed.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 23rd September 2024Interview date: From Tuesday 24th September
We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment to reflect the communities we serve. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. This school is committed to safeguarding including the Prevent agenda and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this.Giving false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected and referred to the police. Any appointment made will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK and qualifications check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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.