Teaching Assistant

Saffron Green Primary School; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Saffron Green Primary School in Borehamwood is seeking a passionate class support assistant focused on nurture and inclusion to join our friendly team. You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils, including small groups, and you should be patient, adaptable, and caring towards vulnerable children.

We offer opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment, with term-time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and have excellent communication skills.
• Able to work with small groups and support the class teacher.
• Patience and understanding of vulnerable children; caring and therapeutic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in daily classroom activities.
• Work with small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with classroom duties as required by the teacher.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Flexible approach

Job description

Saffron Green is a vibrant and inclusive primary school, proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, at the heart of our community, we are looking to recruit a passionate and flexible class support with a focus on nurture and inclusion.

The role will require the applicant to be flexible in their approach and have excellent communication skills. You will work closely with the class teachers to support pupils.

The successful applicant must be able to work with small groups directly and support the class teacher with any classroom duties that may be required. You will be required to have patience and an understanding of our vulnerable children and have a caring and therapeutic approach.

In return we can offer opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly working environment.

The working pattern for this role will be 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:45 to 15:15, term-time only.

We are committed to safeguarding, equality of opportunity and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and references.