Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Robert Miles Junior School in Bingham near Nottingham seeks an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our supportive team. You will work alongside the class teacher and other teaching assistants to support children and small groups with communication, cognition and learning, and personal care needs on a 1:1 basis to help every pupil thrive in an inclusive environment.

We offer high quality professional development through Equals Trust, a collaborative culture and a skilled leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Ideally has experience delivering RWI Phonics.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Team-oriented with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and TA team in daily activities.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with SEND and communication needs.
• Help prepare learning materials and contribute to inclusive practice.
• Attend safeguarding and professional development sessions.

Skills

SEND experience

RWI Phonics

Team player

English communication

Initiative and resilience

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Robert Miles Junior School is a happy and thriving school set in the middle of Bingham. Children achieve well in our school, behaviour is good, and the school has good links with the community and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to come and join our happy school community. This is an ideal opportunity for you to work in a supportive environment and to share and develop your skills and expertise. The role will involve working alongside the class teacher, other teaching assistants and the school SENCO to support children and small groups with communication and interaction; cognition and learning and personal care needs on a 1:1 basis, helping to equip them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

As part of Equals Trust, you will have access to high quality professional development, collaborative working and a highly skilled, supportive and experienced team of senior leaders, including other local schools, across the Trust.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Enjoys being with children and puts children’s well-being at the heart of all they do
• Has experience of working with children with SEND and has high aspirations for their achievement
• Ideally has experience of delivering the RWI Phonics programme.
• Believes in every child and makes sure all individuals are appropriately supported
• Believes in the capacity of all young people to learn and grow, despite the various challenges they face.
• Can show initiative solutions, creativity and resilience
• Is a strong team player, willing to go the extra mile to make school a great experience for our pupils
• Demonstrates a good standard of written and spoken English
• Has the determination, energy and creativity to make learning memorable and inspiring 1
• Works well in a team, valuing every member of the school community
• Has a positive attitude and is willing to share ideas and learning
• Has the enthusiasm and talent to contribute to extra-curricular and community life at our school
• Has a positive attitude
• Has high ambition for pupils with SEND and those who have English as an additional language to ensure they can access all opportunities to learn in a nurturing and inclusive environment
• Is a good team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated
• Is a reflective practitioner who is keen to develop

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Children who are rewarding to teach and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships.
• A dedicated and highly motivated staff team who have a shared commitment to our school vision and ethos.
• A friendly working environment
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to employee health and wellbeing services.

This is a fixed term position - until 19/07/2028. The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 2nd November and interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th November. Candidates may be approached for interview prior to the deadline in order to secure a swift appointment.

Further details about the role

Visits to school are welcomed. Please email [e-mail] or call

01949 875011 to arrange a meeting with the headteacher, James Evelyn. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further.

Commitment to safeguarding

Robert Miles Junior School is committed to providing a safe environment and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applications and offers of employment will be subject to relevant safer recruitment and DBS checks in line with our safeguarding policy. You must have the right to work in the UK. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.