Teaching Assistant

Bawdeswell Community Primary School; New York; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bawdeswell Community Primary School is offering a Teaching Assistant role to support teaching and learning in a classroom environment. You will join a friendly team committed to helping children thrive at school and in life.

The school emphasises professional development, a collaborative team and strong engagement with parents and governors to support every child’s growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with SEND (ideally ASD, sensory processing, speech & language, SEMH)
• Experience of a nurture environment
• Value inclusive education, understanding that every child’s needs can be met with the right level of support
• Ability to promote safety and wellbeing of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering teaching and learning activities in a classroom
• Support children with SEND to access learning and participate fully
• Promote a safe, caring and inclusive environment for all pupils
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support children’s progress and wellbeing

Skills

Team player

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to support the teaching and learning of children, working with teachers in a classroom environment. You would be joining our friendly team of staff, who are committed to providing the best opportunities for our children to thrive and succeed at school and in life.

We can offer you:

Delightful children who are curious, energetic and full of character

A team of colleagues are striving to improve what we can offer our children every day

A supportive team environment where we will listen to you and value your ideas.

Excellent professional development within school and from across the Synergy MAT schools.

Friendly and supportive parents and Governors who are passionate about their local community.

In return we ask that you:

Are a team player,and recognise that high quality education is achieved as part of a team, not in isolation.

Are positive, energetic and passionate about teaching primary aged children, with high expectations and aspirations for every child.

Are patient, resilient, kind, caring and have a good sense of humour.

Value inclusive education, understanding that every child’s needs can be met with the right level of support.

Experience of supporting children with SEND (ideally ASD, sensory processing, speech & language, SEMH)

Experience of a nurture environment

An understanding that success looks different for every child

Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people

Please note: we reserve the right to appoint to the post, prior to the closing date