Teaching Assistant

Ark Dickens Primary Academy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Dickens Primary Academy is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support learning across all year groups. The role begins ASAP and focuses on assisting pupil development and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of TA experience, experience with SEND, and strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to foster a friendly, inclusive school community with high behavioural expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a teaching assistant.
• Experience with children with specific learning, physical and social needs.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• High expectations of pupil behaviour.
• Contribute to the ethos of a friendly, happy school prioritising pupil development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist learning and development across all year groups.
• Support pupils with SEND and promote inclusive practices.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive, safe and welcoming classroom environment.

Skills

TA experience

SEND experience

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are seeking passionate, experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant who will be responsible for assisting the learning and development of students ranging across all year groups. The role is to begin ASAP.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 2 year’s experience as a teaching assistant,
• Have worked with children with specific learning, physical and social needs.
• Be a good team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Have high expectations of pupil behaviour.
• Contribute to the ethos of a friendly, happy school, in which the personal development and well-being is given the highest priority and where both academic and personal qualities of children are recognised and valued.

For the right candidate, there is potential for this role to focus specifically on supporting pupils with a high level of SEND, making it an ideal opportunity for those with an interest in inclusive practice and SEND provision.