Teaching Assistant

Life Education Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Education Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support the team at Finedon Mulso C of E Junior School. The role involves supporting individual and small groups of pupils with SEND as well as class support.

You will work 31 hours and 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, term time (38 weeks per year). The school is committed to professional development in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with a variety of needs.
• Experience with Read Write Inc and phonics knowledge.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all teaching and learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and small groups of pupils, including those with SEND.
• Work with a team to support pupils in class and around the school.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Support professional development and collaboration with colleagues.

Skills

SEND experience

Read Write Inc

Phonics knowledge

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Relationship building

Enthusiasm for teaching

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support the team at Finedon Mulso C of E Junior School. The role will include supporting individual and small groups of pupils with SEND as well as class support.

• Wants to work with enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Values personal development as well as academic achievement
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience in Read, Write Inc and phonic knowledge
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all teaching and learning activities
• Has experience of working with pupils with a variety of needs
• Is dedicated to providing the best education experience for our children
• In return, we can offer you a position in a great team of professionals who are dedicated to working to providing the best possible education for our children. We are an inclusive and supportive community who will provide excellent opportunities to develop professionally.
• The school is a well-resourced modern teaching and learning environment. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to continuous improvement. We work together with our partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust.
• Hours of work: You will be required to work 31 hours and 40 minutes per week Monday-Friday, 38 weeks per year. Daily hours are 8:35- 3:25 with 30 minutes for lunch. Please note that holidays cannot be taken in term time, but an allowance for holiday entitlement is paid accordingly.