Senior Teaching Assistant — Primary Learning Support

St James; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted inspected school

Friendly pupils

Welcoming school

Professional development opportunities

Happy working environment

Job summary

St James' CofE Primary School and Nursery in Colchester is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a permanent contract and a start ASAP.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, work well in a team, and support pupils with diverse needs while upholding safeguarding standards and promoting our church school values.

Qualifications

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who is child centered.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Display a professional attitude.
• Be able to use their own initiative.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Be committed to supporting the vision and values of our Church school.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults.
• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils.
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding guidance and ongoing training requirements
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Longstanding classroom experience.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Team collaboration

Professional attitude

Initiative

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding awareness

ICT for learning

Verbal communication

Active listening

Longstanding classroom experience

Tools

ICT for learning

Job description

St James' CofE Primary School and Nursery in Colchester is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a permanent contract and a start ASAP.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, work well in a team, and support pupils with diverse needs while upholding safeguarding standards and promoting our church school values.