About this role
Do you love seeing children learn and achieve?
Do you have a passion for education?
Are you enthusiastic, energetic, motivated and hard working?
If so, we are looking for you!
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and committed Level 4 Teaching Assistant to complement the work of our teachers and other teaching assistants.
The post will also involve planning, delivering and assessing learning (including recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development) to whole classes during teachers' leadership and management time, PPA time and occasionally covering for short term absence. There will also be some occasions during the week when the post holder will work under the direction of a class teacher to support quality first teaching.
You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative. We are seeking someone who is committed to working within the framework of the school's policies and ethos and who will contribute to the development of our wider curriculum.
The successful applicant will
Have significant experience working as a Level 3 (or 4) Teaching Assistant or similar.
Have an up to date working knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies and how best to deploy them to meet a range of varying needs.
Have a good standard of English and Maths and knowledge of the primary curriculum and will be able to contribute effectively to curriculum planning and assessment of children’s learning.
Lead by example and have the skills to share their practice with others.
Be hard working and adaptable to change.
Be highly motivated and passionate about learning and developing their own continuing professional development.
Enjoy being challenged.
Be an excellent communicator, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, governors, outside agencies and the community.