Engaging Teaching Assistant for Inclusive School

Teaching Vacancies; Westerham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Child-care vouchers

Free flu vaccinations

Residential trips opportunities

Job summary

Charles Darwin School seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across year groups in a cohesive school community. You will collaborate with teachers, assist in literacy and numeracy development, and help maintain records with discretion.

The role requires teamwork, a respectful approach to pupils, and willingness to undertake paid training to progress toward NVQ level 3 within normal hours, contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective communication with children, teachers, parents and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with teachers and staff.
• Willingness to take guidance from teachers.
• Understand roles of TA vs teacher.
• Keep written records and support literacy/numeracy development.
• Awareness of how pupils learn and factors affecting learning.
• Respect and value pupils as individuals.
• Commitment to inclusive education.
• Willingness to undertake paid training during normal hours to progress toward NVQ3.
• Confidentiality with parents and staff.
• Prepared to work across the school with any age group.
• Adapt to different school environments and pupil needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Relationship building

Guidance reception

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Adaptability

Inclusive education

Willingness to training

Respect for individuals

Handling varying environments

Education

NVQ level 3 training (or equivalent)

Job description

Charles Darwin School seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across year groups in a cohesive school community. You will collaborate with teachers, assist in literacy and numeracy development, and help maintain records with discretion.

The role requires teamwork, a respectful approach to pupils, and willingness to undertake paid training to progress toward NVQ level 3 within normal hours, contributing to an inclusive learning environment.