Inspiring Teaching Assistant

Buckinghamshire Council; Marlow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Danesfield School seeks an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support a nominated pupil, inspire children and colleagues to grow with a growth mindset, and assist with safeguarding and administrative tasks. The role emphasises empathy, patience, and strong communication, and requires teamwork within a busy school environment.

Experience with SEN is desirable, and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to show empathy and patience and be a collaborative team player

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils' work.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Patience

Team player

Job description

You will be responsible for supporting a nominated pupil, inspiring children and colleagues to be the best they can and promote a growth mindset approach. Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable although not essential.

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils' work.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc., We are a Safeguarding School which is committed to promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order'). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and happy person who wants to be part of a school where you are valued and your hard work recognised. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to show empathy and patience and be a collaborative team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment.

At Danesfield School we pride ourselves on celebrating each child's unique potential and creating an inclusive, happy and nurturing community where children thrive. Our school site has developed so much in recent years with a brand new forest school, nurture rooms, science block and a digital suite.