Teaching Assistant

Learners Trust; Holymoorside; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton Holymoorside Primary School, part of Learners Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our caring team.

The successful candidate will support the class teacher, assist with phonics delivery, support pupils' physical, social and emotional welfare, and help promote inclusion while safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a school
• Knowledge of SEND
• Experience supporting the delivery of phonics
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Committed to safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Be able to work as part of a team
• Support the class teacher in preparation for teaching
• Support children's physical, social and emotional welfare
• Be creative and innovative
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to promoting and upholding the school values and ethos
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs
• Be motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference
• Use initiative to assess and evaluate pupils' needs
• Lead intervention groups

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Caring

Safeguarding

Phonics knowledge

Job description

At Walton Holymoorside Primary School, we strive to provide the best education for all our pupils in a caring and supportive environment, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our happy team.

We are looking for a skilled and confident Teaching Assistant who shares the ethos of our school and is committed to supporting our brilliant children and the community we serve.

Previous experience of working in a school, knowledge of SEND and experience of supporting the delivery of phonics would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will:

Be able to work as part of a team

Support the class teacher in preparation for teaching

Support children's physical, social and emotional welfare

Be creative and innovative

Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour

Be committed to promoting and upholding the school values and ethos

Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.

Be motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference

Use initiative to assess and evaluate pupils' needs

Lead intervention groups

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are looking for someone with a flexible, positive, outgoing, caring and nurturing approach.

We Are Looking For Someone Who: Enjoys working with children. Is caring, patient, and approachable. Has good communication and teamwork skills. Can remain calm and confident in a busy environment. Is reliable, punctual, and committed to safeguarding children. Shares our commitment to providing a positive and inclusive school environment. Previous experience is welcome but not essential