Teaching Assistant

Wilton CofE Primary School; Kingswood; Sur place; GBP 13 000 - 16 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Wellness services

Professional development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Résumé du poste

Wilton CofE Primary School in Kingswood, England, is seeking a caring and stable teaching assistant to support learning and development. The role is fixed-term until 31 August 2027, term-time only, approx.

30 hours per week plus lunch-time cover. The successful candidate will assist with language and social development, support the class teacher, monitor and evaluate learning activities, and help supervise students at lunch and breaks.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths required.
• Experience working in a school environment, SEN experience would be an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Support children's language development.
• Support children's behavioural, social and emotional development.
• Assist the class teacher and school in achieving its vision.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate programmes of work/learning activities.
• Support children's play and social skills during break.
• Supervise children at lunch and provide play opportunities.

Connaissances

Empathetic

Inspirational

Behaviour management

SEN experience

1:1 support

Team player

Reliability

Humour

Community involvement

Formation

GCSEs in English and Maths

Description du poste

This role requires someone who can provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment to enable pupils to achieve their full learning potential. They should be educated to at lest GCSE level in English and Math's and be able to communicate highly effectively. Previous experience of working within a school environment, especially SEN, would be an advantage but is not essential.

This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027, term time only. Hours are negotiable but would be around 30 hours per week plus lunch time cover .

The position involves supporting:

• children's development of language skills
• children's behavioral, social and emotional development
• supporting the class teacher and the school in achieving its vision
• development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work/learning activities
• the children's development of play and social skills during break
• children at lunch by providing supervision and play opportunities

We are looking for someone who:

• has an empathetic nature to approach the role in a caring manner
• is inspirational and passionate about making learning fun indoors and outdoors
• has strong behavior management techniques
• has experience of working 1:1, in groups and with SEN children
• is self-motivated, reliable and has a good sense of humor
• can make a contribution to the wider school community

In return we can offer supportive colleagues, parents and governors in a friendly working environment in a team where everyone is valued. We are part of the DSAT trust which provides professional development opportunities with training and progression for teaching assistants.

Visits to the school are welcome so that you can see for yourself the amazing children we have at Wilton Primary School.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.