Teaching Assistant

Tibberton CofE First School; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school team

Professional development

Church school ethos

Job summary

Tibberton CofE First School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil during the Spring term on a part-time, temporary contract. The post is 3 days per week, 8:45am to 3:15pm, totaling 16.5 hours weekly.

The successful candidate will have experience in primary settings, support children with additional needs, and be committed to safeguarding, professional development and the school’s Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Have experience of supporting children within the primary age range/school setting.
• Have experience/interest in working with children with specific and/or complex needs.
• Have high expectations for children’s progress and achievement.
• Take an imaginative and creative approach to curriculum learning.
• Be flexible, forward thinking, innovative and energetic.
• Understand how children learn including social/emotional development.
• Have a passion for quality teaching and learning and outcomes.
• Be able to work as part of our school team and federation.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training.
• Support our Christian ethos as a church school

Responsibilities

• Support children in their social, emotional and academic development.
• Work with children with additional needs and provide 1:1 support as required.
• Be part of the whole school team, federation and community.
• Attend relevant training when required.

Skills

Primary age range support

Special needs experience

Creative teaching approaches

Flexible and energetic

Social/emotional development

Team player

Willing to undertake training

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Vacancy at Tibberton CE First School

Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support~Spring Term start

Part time temporary contract – 3 days per week, 8:45am-3:15pm, 16.5 hrs per week

Our School Federation is seeking to appoint a happy, reliable and suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to work with children with additional needs and support interventions that are personalised for the needs of our children andjoin our friendly team.

The position is a temporary contract linked to the funding of children with specific need.

If you can work in a team, support children in their social, emotional and academic development and have a passion for teaching and learning, then this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of supporting children within the primary age range/school setting;
• Have experience/interest in working with children with specific and/or complex needs;
• Have high expectations for our children’s progress and overall achievement;
• Take an imaginative and creative approach to curriculum learning that captures the children’s interest;
• Be flexible, forward thinking, innovative and highly energetic;
• Have an understanding of how children learn, including social/emotional development;
• Have a passion for quality teaching and learning, enabling the best outcomes for our children;
• Be able to work well as part of our whole school team, school federation and the school community;
• Be willing to undertake relevant training
• Support our Christian ethos as a church school

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, friendly and committed team of staff
• Children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and eager to learn
• A supportive school community of staff, parents and Governors where everyone is valued
• A commitment to your professional development

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity:

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Part time temporary contract – 3 days per week, 8:45am-3:15pm, 16.5hrs per week

Salary:Grade TA/ SCP 5-6: £10,352 - £10,516 per annum (pro-rata)

Application Closing Date 16th November

Anticipated Interview Date 30th November

Attached documents

• TA Job Description 121
• Teaching Assistant Advert 26
• TA Person Specification 121