Inspiring 1:1 Teaching Assistant - 1-Year Contract

Teaching Vacancies; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael's School in Aldbourne is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a 1-year fixed term contract. The role involves supporting a child with additional needs on a 1:1 basis, and assisting the class teacher with group activities and lesson delivery.

Lunchtime supervision is also part of the duties. Applicants should be passionate about children’s learning, able to work under direction, and demonstrate teamwork, adaptability and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children's learning, self-esteem, inclusion and development.
• Ability to use initiative while following the direction of others.
• Patient, calm, organised and adaptable in a busy school environment.
• Collaborative team player with positive relationships with colleagues, children and families.
• Enthusiastic and committed to helping every child thrive; creativity valued.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with children and SEND is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with additional needs on a 1:1 basis.
• Work with groups of children and assist the class teacher in delivering lessons.
• Lunchtime supervision of children.
• Potential administration of first aid (training provided).

Skills

1:1 support

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Child development

Tools

First aid

Job description

St Michael's School in Aldbourne is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a 1-year fixed term contract. The role involves supporting a child with additional needs on a 1:1 basis, and assisting the class teacher with group activities and lesson delivery.

Lunchtime supervision is also part of the duties. Applicants should be passionate about children’s learning, able to work under direction, and demonstrate teamwork, adaptability and excellent communication.