About this role
The Westgate School is a warm, vibrant and forward-thinking community where colleagues and pupils learn together. As an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ school, we are proud of our culture of academic excellence.
We are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and committed support team, primarily in our Primary Phase (Year R to Year 6). The role will suit someone who has experience working with children and supporting them to become more independent learners. It would suit someone with a particular interest in working with children who are neurodiverse and is ideal for people considering a future in teaching.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking individuals who can build positive, trusting relationships with children, bring empathy, patience and enthusiasm to their work, and:
Have experience working with children, building positive relationships in a calm, empathetic way Have a specific interest in supporting children who are neurodiverse (for example ADHD, autism, dyslexia) and have medical needs Have obtained Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent Are committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every pupil Are cheerful, flexible and approachable, with a good sense of humour Are able to demonstrate high levels of emotional resilience and stay calm under pressure to support vulnerable children Show initiative within the role and have good time management skills Are a hard-working team player, able to work closely with teachers and other adults within the classroom to ensure the best for all our pupils Have the patience and the resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential Have a good understanding of child development Have excellent communication skills Are able to support children’s behaviour for learning and for their self-regulation Have a strong commitment to supporting all children and young people in learning to read, and reading to learn Are enthusiastic and committed to supporting children with specific needs both inside and outside the classroom Are keen to participate in professional learning and qualifications