Teaching Assistant

Alsager School; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Alsager School is seeking a committed individual to support children's learning and development in a school setting. The role emphasizes understanding how children learn, strong English and ICT skills, and the ability to work well within a team.

The successful candidate should demonstrate reliability, self-confidence, resilience under pressure, and a positive, adaptable mindset. A genuine interest in safeguarding and ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop.
• Previous experience within an educational setting would be desirable, although a genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development is essential.
• The successful candidate should have a good standard of general education, with strong written and verbal English skills and excellent ICT skills.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications would be advantageous, particularly an NVQ in Learning Support.
• We are looking for someone with a positive outlook, an energetic and adaptable approach, and the ability to demonstrate personal authority and command respect from students.
• The ideal candidate will be reliable, self-confident and willing to embrace a challenge.
• They should also be resilient, able to cope effectively under pressure and demonstrate discretion when dealing with sensitive situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The successful candidate should be self-motivated, able to use their own initiative and possess strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Flexibility regarding working hours is important, as is a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• We are also looking for someone who sets high expectations for themselves and is keen to participate in further training and professional development.
• Above all, we are looking for an approachable individual with a pleasant manner who is enthusiastic about supporting children and contributing positively to the school environment.

Skills

English proficiency

ICT skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ in Learning Support

Job description

• Pleasant manner.

• Skills and Experience Required

  We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Previous experience within an educational setting would be desirable, although a genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development is essential.

  The successful candidate should have a good standard of general education, with strong written and verbal English skills and excellent ICT skills. Relevant qualifications or certifications would be advantageous, particularly an NVQ in Learning Support.

  We are looking for someone with a positive outlook, an energetic and adaptable approach, and the ability to demonstrate personal authority and command respect from students. The ideal candidate will be reliable, self-confident and willing to embrace a challenge. They should also be resilient, able to cope effectively under pressure and demonstrate discretion when dealing with sensitive situations.

  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate should be self-motivated, able to use their own initiative and possess strong organisational and time-management skills. Flexibility regarding working hours is important, as is a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are also looking for someone who sets high expectations for themselves and is keen to participate in further training and professional development.

  Above all, we are looking for an approachable individual with a pleasant manner who is enthusiastic about supporting children and contributing positively to the school environment.

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