KS2 Teaching Assistant - Thelwall Community Junior School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting children in their learning journey, both in small groups and individually. The ideal candidate will be patient, understanding, and able to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside committed educators in a friendly environment that values collaboration and support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners, this part-time position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to their growth and development.

Benefits

Friendly and Supportive Staff

Well-behaved Children

Positive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children of all abilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom and out.
• Provide pastoral care and lunchtime support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Understanding of Child Development

Literacy and Numeracy Support

Education

Relevant Education Qualifications

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Thelwall Community Junior School

The role

The school is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic teaching assistant who is able to support teaching and learning throughout the whole key stage and is willing to take part in the life of the school. The successful applicant will be working with children either in small groups or on a one to one basis. This role is part time.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of working with children and young people of all abilities. The role will also involve supporting children out of the classroom, as well as supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. The post also includes pastoral care duties including lunchtime pupil support.

We can offer you:

• well behaved and friendly children
• highly committed, enthusiastic, caring and professional staff
• friendly, positive and supportive relationships within the school

Applications are invited from enthusiastic candidates who:

• can work alongside teachers and other support staff to support and develop the literacy and numeracy skills of pupils
• have an ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with the pupils, parents and staff
• have experience of working with children
• are able to work as part of a team
• conform to school policies and procedures – safeguarding, welfare, health and safety and data protection
• undergo any training required in order to perform relevant duties efficiently
• support the teaching of a curriculum that allows pupils to achieve and make progress
• be a patient and understanding supporter to vulnerable pupils

Please Note: In the interests of economy, the receipt of an application will not be acknowledged. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

All appropriate safeguarding and attendance at work checks will be requested. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be asked to produce original certificates for all education qualifications stated in the application form prior to the appointment being confirmed. References will be required and the appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information is available from www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs . It would greatly assist this process if you were able to supply e-mail addresses for all referees.

Key dates

Required: As soon as possible

Key Info

Contract: Fixed term 1 year, 8.30am – 2.15pm – 28.75 hours per week

Thelwall Community Junior School, Thelwall New Road, Warrington, WA4 2HX