Teaching Assistant

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Tibberton CofE First School is seeking a Teaching Assistant for 1:1 support during the Spring Term. This part-time, 3 days per week role runs 8:45am–3:15pm (16.5 hours weekly) on a temporary contract funded to meet specific needs.

You will support children with additional needs and contribute to personalised interventions within our friendly school community. The successful candidate will join a committed team, support social, emotional, and academic development, and engage in ongoing training

Qualifications

• 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.
• High expectations for children’s progress and achievement.
• Imaginative and creative approach to curriculum learning that captures children’s interest.
• Flexible, forward thinking, innovative and highly energetic.
• Understanding of how children learn, including social/emotional development.
• Passion for quality teaching and learning, enabling the best outcomes for children.
• Ability to work well as part of the whole school team, federation and community.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Support our Christian ethos as a church school.

Responsibilities

• Support our Christian ethos as a church school.
• Work with children with additional needs to support interventions personalised for each child.
• Be part of a friendly, dedicated school team and federation.

Skills

Child support experience

Teamwork

Creativity

Adaptability

Willingness to training

Support school ethos

Job description

Tibberton CofE First School

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 and join 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