Casual Teaching Assistant

FALLINGS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Fallings Park Primary School, part of The Wulfruna Partnership, is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team on a casual hours basis across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. The successful applicant will support learning, work with pupils including those with SEND/EAL, and collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver high-quality lessons.

You will hold a Level 2 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification, demonstrate excellent communication, and have a friendly, proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience working in a primary school or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and behaviour management strategies.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND/EAL needs across year groups.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, proactive, nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in collaboration with class teachers.
• Provide feedback to class teachers and contribute to pupil progress.

Skills

Teaching

Communication skills

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Independent working

SEND support

EAL support

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience in primary/early years

Job description

The Wulfruna Partnership are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join Fallings Park Primary School's team. The role will be on a casual hours basis working across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

The Wulfruna Partnership Mission and Vision:

The Wulfruna Partnership is committed to operating in areas facing socio-economic disadvantage. In these communities, a high-quality education is not only pivotal to the future success of the children we serve but a fundamental right for ALL children.

WHY WE EXIST

- Our mission is to challenge the existing norms and empower our teachers and leaders to focus solely on providing an exceptional education for every child. Through an engaging and ambitious curriculum, supported by excellent teaching, we aim to create an environment where all children learn and thrive.

WHERE WE WANT TO BE

- Our vision extends beyond individual schools. We strive to maximize support, foster growth through our strong collective identity. The autonomy of our values lies at the core of our ethos, ensuring that our schools collectively become the bedrock of our success and central improvement is responsive to the needs of each individual school.

About Fallings Park Primary School

Fallings Park Primary is an oversubscribed three form entry school. We are judged as a Good School and have high expectations of both staff and pupils.

Our School Aims

Fallings Park Primary School is committed to a continuing process of improving the quality of pupils learning. We strive to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment in which every child can achieve. Our mission statement is 'Learn Today for Tomorrows' Success' and we aim:

For all pupils to meet their full potential and make good progress

To provide high quality Teaching

To create an inclusive school where all pupils are engaged in a broad, balanced and purposeful curriculum.

To develop caring, confident and independent pupils with a positive disposition to learning and each other.

To work as an integral part of the community for the benefit of all stakeholders in the school.

To provide a learning environment that is safe and gives the highest regard to pupils' well-being.

To create a leadership and management system that has a shared vision of school improvement and provides a model for the development of others.

We are seeking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant to work with us. The successful applicant must hold a relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification at Level 2 or above. You will need to demonstrate a friendly and approachable manner with excellent communication skills and a passion for working with young people. You will be supporting the learning of pupils, including those with EAL and SEND needs.

We can offer you a school with aspirations; a genuine determination to reach the highest standards in teaching and learning and in the education and well-being of all our pupils. We can offer the opportunity to foster and develop creative and innovative teaching and learning strategies which will lead to the highest standards of achievement for all our pupils. We have an enthusiastic, dedicated and supportive team of staff.

You will also be expected to commit to any further training and qualifications that become necessary to the role in a rapidly changing educational environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with class teachers, support staff, and the school's leadership team to plan, deliver, and assess high-quality learning across the primary curriculum (EYFS, KS1 and KS2)
• Provide feedback to class teachers

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• Level 2 or above Teaching assistant qualification.
• Experience working in a primary school or early years setting.
• A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective behaviour management strategies.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND/EAL needs across different year groups.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive, proactive, and nurturing approach.

Fallings Park Primary has:

• enthusiastic and inquisitive children who love to learn
• skilled, supportive, friendly and dedicated staff who work hard to ensure the best outcomes for our children
• a happy, safe and stimulating school environment with outdoor learning areas
• well-resourced classrooms and facilities
• opportunities for professional development
• a culturally diverse school community: we have children and families with a wide range of abilities, rich cultural backgrounds and religions
• a broad and balanced curriculum which offers children many opportunities they may not otherwise experience
• a friendly, family-centred approach that believes in developing strong partnerships with parents, carers and the local community.

To gain an insight into Fallings Park Primary School please visit our website: www.fallingspark.org.uk

The Wulfruna Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more.