Teaching assistant

St James' CofE Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Close working team of professionals

Opportunities to shape the future of |

Job summary

St James' CE Primary in London is seeking a dedicated role to support children across Early Years and the primary phase. The post involves working with class teachers to deliver engaging learning, fostering a positive, inclusive classroom, and assisting with activities, play and development.

The role is fixed term with the potential to become permanent, 32.5 hours per week during term time plus 5 INSET days, with a 30-minute lunch; immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, hardworking and committed.
• Able to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice
• Positive and flexible in their approach
• Willing to support the Christian ethos of our school

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in across Early years & the primary phase
• Working collaboratively with class teachers to deliver engaging and effective learning opportunities.
• Fostering a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
• Assisting with classroom activities, supporting children's learning, play and development
• Supervise lunch, nurturing and supporting play during the midday break

Skills

Motivated

Inclusive practice

Positive and flexible

Willing to support Christian ethos

Job description

About the role:

Supporting children in across Early years & the primary phase

Working collaboratively with class teachers to deliver engaging and effective learning opportunities.

Fostering a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

Assisting with classroom activities, supporting children's learning, play and development

Supervise lunch, nurturing and supporting play during the midday break

We are looking for someone who is:

Highly motivated, hardworking and committed.

Able to support children of all abilities, through inclusive practice

Positive and flexible in their approach

Willing to support the Christian ethos of our school

The position is offered as a fixed term contract with the potential of becoming permanent, working 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 INSET days, with a 30-minute lunch break. An immediate start is available for the successful candidate.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, polite, well-mannered pupils who enjoy the challenges and experiences that we offer
• A close working, dedicated team of inspirational professionals, all committed to giving our children the best possible opportunities
• An opportunity to use your gifts and talents to shape the future of our school as we work together to grow and flourish.
• A dedicated and supportive leadership team and a supportive local governing body
• Superb professional development and opportunities to work with supportive and enthusiastic colleagues across our Trust
• A commitment to your professional development and your well-being

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St James' CE Primary and Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure for all applicants.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and characteristics.

Please be aware that this job may close before the advertised closing date, with interviews taking place soon after. Early applications are therefore recommended. All applications will be considered on receipt.