Teaching Assistant

The Willows Primary School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Willows Primary School in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils across the primary age range. You will work closely with teachers to foster a positive learning environment, assist with classroom activities and interventions, and help pupils develop confidence and resilience.

Experience is welcome but training can be provided. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a friendly, caring school community and to make a real difference in children's lives.

Job description

Think you know The Willows? Think again..

Welcome to a new era where high educational expectations andempathetic connections are at the heart of our mission to improve lives; aplace where children are challenged and inspired to be Fun, Involved,Self-aware Heroes.

We are building a fortress where our ethos and curriculumwill enable children to wonder about, experience and feel their world, gainingskills and knowledge that will inspire big dreams about what they can becomeand self-worth so they value who they are.

If you believe that you hold the key that could unlock achild’s potential and you are able to quickly form relationships and modelgreat communication; if you can spot when to support individuals and when touse your skills more generally to support the broad range of needs in the class,then we need you as part of our hardworking, dedicated and skilled teachingassistant team.

There is no doubt that you will need resilience, creativityand kindness to meet the challenges that each day will bring at our school butby joining us you will be ensuring the children at The Willows get theinspiring educational opportunities and experience they need and deserve.

Previous experience is desirable, although support andtraining can be offered.So why not be ‘the change you want to see in theworld’