Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Governing Body; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Throston Primary School in the Tees Valley is seeking a highly motivated and caring higher level teaching assistant to support Key Stage 2 pupils in our Phoenix Room II, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The post holder will contribute to our provision for pupils with SEND and SEMH and will join a friendly staff team dedicated to ensuring every child has a flying start to success in a stimulating, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Support for SEND and SEMH learners.
• Motivated and caring attitude.
• Ability to support KS2 pupils in a primary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Stage 2 pupils in Phoenix Room II.
• Assist pupils to overcome barriers to learning and contribute to SEND/SEMH provision.

Job description

The governing body of Throston Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and caring higher level teaching assistant to support Key Stage 2 children within our additional provision (Phoenix Room II). The postholder will have particular responsibility for supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and will contribute to the school's provision for pupils with SEND, SEMH and other additional needs. The successful candidate will join our friendly school to help ensure our children all have a 'flying start to success'. At Throston Primary School, our priority is to develop a love of learning through quality teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education where learning is irresistible and children are happy, feel safe and are valued. Everything we do, as a school, is to ensure that our children achieve their very best and we are deeply aware that children only get one chance at their primary education.

• Friendly, happy and enthusiastic children;
• Supportive and committed parents and governors;
• Hard-working, welcoming and caring staff;
• A well-resourced working environment with a forest school, computing suite, food technology room and extensive learning spaces indoors and outdoors (including a multi-use games area);
• Continuous professional development;
• Strong networks with local primary and secondary schools.