Teaching Assistant

St Josephs; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Josephs in Stonehouse is looking for a caring and capable teaching assistant to support learning across Early Years and Key Stage 1. You will work with children, teachers, and the wider school team to help every child flourish.

We welcome applicants who are passionate about education, eager to learn, and ready to build supportive relationships within our community. Training and professional development will be provided to help you grow in your role.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and wants to make a difference.
• Keen to develop their skills within a school setting.
• Thrives as part of a happy, hard-working team.
• Shares our high expectations and commitment to doing the very best for every child.
• Is willing to learn - training and support will be provided.
• A strong sense of community.
• A commitment to professional development.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning needs of our amazing children.
• Build supportive relationships with adults and children in the school community.
• Work with staff across EYFS and Key Stage 1 as needed.
• Contribute to a happy, hard-working team and maintain high expectations.

Skills

Enjoys working with children

Keen to develop skills

Team player

Commitment to professional development

Job description

The successful candidate will work closely with our dedicated staff to support the learning needs of our amazing children. Every child at St Joseph's is unique, and we are committed to helping each one flourish. We are looking for people who are kind, brave, keen to learn and who will build supportive relationships with adults and children in our community. Whether you have worked as a TA before or not, if you can demonstrate an understanding of children, a thirst for learning and an ability to rise above challenges (and importantly to celebrate successes together) then we would welcome you into our team. You may have experience of working with children with SEND but this is not essential. The opportunity to join our team has arisen due to a need in EYFS and Key Stage 1, but we welcome applications from anyone who can offer something special to any of our children, and a willingness to work across school is essential.,

• Enjoys working with children and wants to make a difference
• Is keen to develop their skills within a school setting
• Thrives as part of a happy, hard-working team
• Shares our high expectations and commitment to doing the very best for every child
• Is willing to learn - training and support will be provided, A supportive, joyful team
• A strong sense of community
• A commitment to professional development
• A chance to make a meaningful impact every day