Teaching Assistant

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Oswestry seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a primary school environment. The candidate should have a SEN Level 2 qualification and experience working with children with learning needs. Responsibilities include fostering a supportive school atmosphere, ensuring children's wellbeing, and collaborating with staff and families. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and a passion for student achievement within a caring, family-oriented educational environment.

Qualifications

• Preferably qualified to SEN Level 2.
• Experience working in a primary school supporting learners.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children.
• Build and maintain supportive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Experience in a primary school setting

Supporting pupils with additional learning needs

Team collaboration

Building positive relationships

Education

SEN Level 2 qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated staff team in this small yet dynamic primary school. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring candidate who is preferably qualified to SEN Level 2 and has experience of working in a primary school setting and supporting pupils with additional learning needs. At Our Lady & St. Oswald's Catholic Primary School we strive to ensure the very best outcomes for every learner, so that they are all able to achieve their full potential as citizens for the future. This 'small school with a big heart' is valued by pupils and parents. Leaders have high regard for pupils' personal development. They make sure that pupils feel listened to and valued. Pupils enjoy attending. Pupils play and learn well together. One parent described it as, 'a family‑oriented school, never fails to show love, care and commitment to the children in their care.' This summed up the view of many. Ofsted July 2022 "Pupils talk about their school with pride, using words such as respect, sharing, helping, happy, healthy, welcoming. They say that their teachers are amazing and that everyone works hard to make the school better." Section 48 report June 2017.

Are you an individual who:

• Has a hard‑working ethos and high expectations of themselves. Is passionate about the achievement of all children enabling them to thrive in all aspects of their life.
• Is committed to your own professional development and seeks a new challenge.
• Is a strong team player who enjoys collaboration with colleagues.
• Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships with children, staff, parents and other outside agencies.
• Is dedicated to ensuring the overall safeguarding and wellbeing of all children.
• Is sympathetic to the ethos of a Catholic School and promotes their values.