Bank Teaching Assistant

Puttenham CofE Infant School; Puttenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Puttenham C of E Infant School in England is seeking enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistants to help progress children and inspire them to learn. The role includes supporting learning, playground duties, resource preparation and lunch duties, with SEN experience desirable.

The school is part of The Good Shepherd Trust and aims to provide a supportive learning environment for Reception to Year 2 students. Start ASAP; salary £24,644 FTE; contract: casual; hours: bank.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades of at least ‘C’ in English and Maths.
• Ability to read and write fluently, with confidence in maths.
• Self-confidence, common sense and maturity.
• A good sense of humour and effective communication skills.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm.
• SEN experience (desirable but not essential).
• Be confident to work with pupils from Reception to Year 2.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning (Reception to Year 2).
• Undertake playground duties.
• Prepare resources.
• Assist the class teacher.
• Lunch duty.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Job description

About this Role

Puttenham C of E Infant School are looking for enthusiastic, talented, energetic Teaching Assistants to help progress children and inspire them to learn new things.

An excellent opportunity to join a school in The Good Shepherd Trust academy within easy reach of Guildford and the A3. Puttenham Infant School have well-resourced classrooms and a supportive staff team.

The role will include responsibilities such as: supporting children’s learning (Reception to Year 2), undertaking playground duties, preparing resources, assisting the class teacher as well as a lunch duty. An interest in working with SEN children would be an advantage.

Start Date: Asap

Salary: Grade B (£24,644 FTE)

Contract: Casual

Hours: Bank

What we are looking for:

GCSE grades of at least ‘C’ in English and Maths

The ability to read and write fluently, with confidence in maths

Self-confidence, common sense and maturity

A good sense of humour and effective communication skills

Adaptability and enthusiasm

SEN experience (desirable but not essential)

Be confident to work with pupils from Reception to Year 2

Interview: TBC

Safeguarding Statement:

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a full Disclosure and Barring Service Check

The school reserves the right to interview candidates and appoint prior to the closing date should a suitable applicant be identified.