Higher Level Teaching Assistant - term time only

Town Field Primary School; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Town Field Primary School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant. You will support teaching staff, help pupils learn in a safe, inclusive environment and contribute to safeguarding and welfare.

You will liaise with class teachers, parents and other professionals, use your initiative to work independently, and engage in ongoing professional development.

We offer a warm, collaborative team, opportunities for CPD and visits to the school by appointment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• GCSE or equivalent in maths and English.
• Ability to liaise with class teachers, parents and professionals.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Strong literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Be committed to the inclusive ethos of the school.
• Liaise with class teachers, parents and other professionals.
• Use initiative to work independently and flexibly.
• Support, develop and motivate pupils.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Job description

As a member of staff, you also benefit from greater opportunities for professional development and promotion as we encourage movement between our academies to give you broader work experience.

The Teaching Assistant should always comply with the trust’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies and practices and have:

Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service

A commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices

A commitment to ensuring children learn in a safe environment

A commitment to professional development and training

An affinity with The Rose Learning Trust culture and purpose

The successful candidate will:

Be committed to the strong inclusive ethos of the school

Demonstrate the ability to liaise closely with class teachers, parents and other professionals

Use their initiative to work independently and flexibly

Have proven ability to support, develop and motivate pupils

Demonstrate good levels of literacy and numeracy, including GCSE or equivalent in maths & English

Be willing to undertake further training if required

We can offer in return:

A warm, caring and inclusive ethos with enthusiastic and motivated learners

A dedicated, highly-skilled, hard-working and friendly team of staff who have close working relationships with other schools, networks and agencies

A commitment to ensuring a healthy work/life balance

Full training and many opportunities for further CPD

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be made by appointment with the Business Manager, Emma Ellwood [e-mail]