KS1 & KS2 1:1 Support Assistant

Buckinghamshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Crendon School is seeking a Primary Phase Teaching Assistant to join a friendly team. The role involves supporting across key stages, working with children with SEND, and occasionally covering a class.

The successful candidate will have experience with challenging behaviour or trauma histories and uphold safeguarding and confidentiality at all times. The school values growth and professional development within a caring, collaborative environment, aligning with our commitment to helping

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children
• Patience and resilience in handling behavior
• Ability to work as part of a small supportive team
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Assist across key stages as needed
• Support children with SEND
• Occasionally cover a class
• Contribute to a nurturing, trusting environment

Skills

Experience with children

Patient and resilient

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

We are looking for a primary phase Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team as soon as possible. The applicant will be willing to work across key stages, work with children with SEND and cover a class on occasions.

• Has experience of working with children with challenging behaviour and/or who have experienced trauma.
• Ideally has experience of working with previously looked after children.
• Is patient, resilient and nurturing, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Can work well as part of a small, supportive team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.

We are The Place to Grow for our entire school community. This is our entire reason for being: what we do and how we do it is driven by our commitment to the view that our school is the place to grow. Long Crendon School is a place where children can grow personally, academically, emotionally and in so many other ways. Our curriculum enables children to develop skills and nurture a real love of learning. For staff, we support professional development to ensure that you too can grow at our school.