Teaching Assistant

MindVault Inc.; Calne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring opportunity awaits at a vibrant primary school in Calne, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a named pupil with complex needs. This role requires a patient and nurturing individual who can build supportive relationships with children, staff, and parents. You will be part of a caring team, providing essential 1:1 support and helping children overcome emotional barriers to learning. Full training will be provided for physical care tasks, ensuring you are well-equipped to make a positive impact on a child's educational journey. Join a community committed to inclusion and personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with severe physical disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to support children emotionally and physically.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a named pupil in various settings.
• Assist with physical tasks related to the care of the pupil.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Nurturing

Adaptability

Education

Experience with children with disabilities

Job description

Fynamore Primary School is set on the western edge of Calne. It is a popular, vibrant and welcoming community with a strong commitment to inclusion and to the children’s wider personal and academic development.

All about the role:

Fynamore Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational, highly motivated, resourceful and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming team. This role will be for a Named Pupil. Proven experience of working alongside children with severe and complex physical disabilities is desirable. The successful candidate will be working within a skilled and caring team. They will be expected to provide support to a named pupil 1:1 in small groups or a whole class setting.

The successful applicant will need to:

1. be patient and nurturing, alongside being firm and fair
2. be a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude
3. be willing to embrace and support the ethos of our school
4. be able to communicate well and build supportive relationships with staff, pupils and parents
5. have high expectations in everything they do
6. have a desire to improve their practice further
7. understand that some children may have emotional barriers to learning that need to be supported
8. be able to support children to overcome emotional triggers in a supportive and calm way
9. undertake physical tasks in relation to the care of the pupil. These may include lifting, feeding, dressing, changing, use of standing frames, undertaking exercises as directed by an Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist. Full training will be given.

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