Teaching Assistant

Rustington Community Primary School; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Rustington Community Primary School is seeking a positive, caring teaching assistant to join our friendly staff. The successful applicant will support groups and individuals across all year groups, working closely with the class teacher to help children reach their learning goals.

We value resilience, strong organisation and teamwork, and offer professional development in a forward-looking learning environment as part of a supportive school community. Visits welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in a primary school setting.
• Ability to work with groups and individuals across year groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in planning and delivering learning activities.
• Engage and motivate children to progress, modelling positive behaviour.
• Support groups and individuals to access the curriculum and develop independence.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents as required.

Skills

Patience

Organised

Team player

Communication with parents

Job description

We are looking for a positive, caring and well-motivated teaching assistant to work within this friendly and supportive school. We are a 3-form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning & staff expertise, and professional development.

This role will involve working with groups and individual children across all year groups. The roles require flexibility in your approach and understanding of the children and require you to work closely with the class teacher to support the children.

The successful applicant will be someone who will:

• Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed.
• Is very well-organised and efficient.
• Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague.
• Participate and contribute fully to our staff team.
• Strive to attain high standards of self and others.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and be able to establish excellent relationships with children, staff and parents.

This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.

Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed . Please contact the office if you would like to arrange a visit either via email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone] and ask to speak to our Office Manager, Mrs Bailey.