Teaching Assistant

Burford School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discount

LGPS

EAP

CPD

Term time

Supportive team

Job summary

Burford School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff and pupils in a friendly, inclusive environment.

The role is term-time, 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 38 weeks per year. The post offers pro-rata pay, LGPS, CPD opportunities and staff development access. You will assist with classes, groups or individuals to help pupils reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with students, parents and staff.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach in classroom settings.
• Ability to listen, observe and respond to pupil needs within planned activities.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by working with the class, small groups or individuals under direction of teaching staff.
• Assist teachers with learning activities within the planned curriculum and maintain classroom routines.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment and monitor pupil behaviour as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Patience and calmness

Empathy and understanding

Good listening and observation skills

Teamwork

Reliability and responsibility

Positive behaviour management

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08.30am-3.15pm (including 30 minutes daily unpaid break)

Total Weekly Hours: 31.25

Working Weeks: 38 weeks (Term Time)

FTE Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1b Points 6-10; £24,836 - £25,823

Actual Salary: £17,386 - £18,077 (Depending on experience)

The School

At Burford, our school vision 'to be a happy school with a love of learning at its heart, where all children and staff are nurtured within a safe environment, to reach their potential' is reinforced through our school values. We are a welcoming and inclusive school set in the heart of its local community.

We believe passionately that it is possible and necessary to balance high expectations with kindness, compassion and nurture, so that all members of our community are supported academically, socially and emotionally to ‘Enjoy, Achieve and Succeed’ whilst at Burford. This applies equally to our families, our staff and the wider community of Marlow Bottom.

The Role

The successful will work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with the class, small groups or individuals under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. To support the class teacher in delivering the learning intension.

What we are looking for

• Good Communication Skills
• Patience and Calmness
• Empathy and Understanding
• Good listening and Observation Skills
• Team Play
• Reliability and Responsibility
• Positive Behaviour Management

What we offer

• Gym discount at the Redgrave Sports Centre (RSC) based at Great Marlow School
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• CPD - Training and Professional Development
• Term Time Working
• Being part of a supportive and experienced team

Please see attached Job Description for further information.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and if suitable applicants are identified, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.