Teaching Assistant

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Trinity CE Primary School is seeking two Teaching Assistants Level 3 to join our supportive staff team. One post is in EYFS and one in Year 3. We will decide after interview where each successful candidate is best placed.

We are looking for people passionate about supporting children’s learning and building positive relationships. Our school is inclusive and values Family, Respect, Encouragement, Trust, Excellence and Fairness.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teaching and learning in a primary setting.
• Understanding of child development and learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver interventions and support pupils with diverse needs.
• Flexible, proactive and organised.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers to help pupils reach their potential.
• Provide targeted learning support where appropriate.
• Create a warm, engaging environment for learning.
• Support Breakfast Club each morning.
• Contribute to a calm and purposeful school day.

Skills

Reflective practitioner

Teaching support

Child development

Communication skills

Team player

Interventions support

Organised

Flexibility

Job description

“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness andto walk humbly with your God"Micah 6:8

Teaching Assistants Level 3 (TA3)Two permanent posts: EYFS and Year 3

Holy Trinity CE Primary School is seeking two committed and enthusiasticTeaching Assistants Level 3 to join our supportive and caring staff team.One post is in EYFS and one is in Year 3. We will decide after interview whereeach successful candidate is best placed. We are looking for people who arepassionate about supporting children’s learning, building positiverelationships and helping every child to succeed.

Holy Trinity is a Church of England primary school serving a diversecommunity. We are an inclusive school and welcome applications from candidatesof any faith or none, though all applicants must be sympathetic to ourChristian values and ethos. Our children are well behaved, kind and keen tolearn, and relationships across the school are strong, creating a calm andpurposeful environment for teaching and learning.

The successful candidates will be skilled and reflective practitioners whosupport high-quality teaching and learning. They will work closely with classteachers to help pupils achieve their potential, provide targeted support whereappropriate, and help to create a warm, engaging environment where childrenfeel safe, confident and excited to learn. Experience in EYFS or Key Stage 2would be welcome.

Both roles include supporting our Breakfast Club each morning, helping toprovide a welcoming, safe and positive start to the school day for ourchildren.

Our work is underpinned by our school values of Family, Respect,Encouragement, Trust, Excellence and Fairness. We are looking for someone whoshares these values and demonstrates them consistently in their practice andprofessional relationships.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are effective and reflective practitioners
• Have experience of supporting teaching and learning within a primary setting
• Have a good understanding of child development and learning
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have high expectations for every child’s progress and wellbeing
• Build warm, positive relationships with children and their families
• Work well as part of a team and are keen to develop their practice
• Can deliver interventions and support pupils with a range of needs
• Are flexible, proactive and organised