Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Russell Primary School; Frimley Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Frimley Green is looking for an inspirational teaching and learning assistant. The role involves working closely with children across KS1 and KS2, especially those with additional needs. The school offers a supportive community, a dedicated staff team, and excellent facilities. This temporary position is linked to EHCP funding, and requires dedication to child welfare. Applications are encouraged ahead of the closing date of December 3rd.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Mentorship for new employees

Welcoming school community

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children, especially those with additional needs.
• Must be capable of contributing positively to a team environment.
• Will need to support and mentor children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children in learning activities.
• Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviors.
• Work with staff and professionals to support children's needs.

Skills

Experience in working with children across KS1 and KS2

Ability to manage behaviors related to additional needs

Strong communication skills with staff and community

Job description

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We are offering a wonderful opportunity to the right person to become an integral part of our exceptional community of children and adults.

The Russell School wishes to appoint an inspirational, talented and hardworking teaching and learning assistant who is ready to make a difference to our children.

The Russell School is an extremely popular and very successful one-form entry primary school with a warm and caring ethos. We are searching for a passionate and dedicated person to join our staff team.

We require someone who is :

• Experienced in working with children across KS1 and KS2
• Able to work with children with a range of additional needs
• Able to manage the behaviours which often accompany such needs
• Willing to work closely with staff and professionals as part of our class and staff teams
• Able to communicate with all members of the school community

We offer :

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn, behave well and love their school
• A dynamic, talented and fun staff team who are committed to our children
• A mentor to support your start with us at The Russell
• A welcoming school community with a strong values-led ethos
• Highly supportive parents and Governing Body
• A beautiful new building ready for learning in the 21st Century
• The experience of being co-located with a progressive Special Needs school

This will be a temporary contract linked to EHCP funding.

The Russell School is wholly committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of all children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Barred List checks will therefore be required. References will be requested prior to interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of our selection process.

Closing date : Wednesday 3rd December at 5pm

Shortlisting : Thursday 4th December

Interviews will take place w / c 8th December

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

We are very proud of our school and would love to show you around. Visits to the school are highly recommended.

Safeguarding Statement

The Russell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS and Barred List checks will therefore be required.