Teaching Assistant

St John's Church of England Academy; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's Church of England Academy in Tees Valley is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team. You will assist in class, run small group activities and support children with additional needs to access the curriculum.

Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, have strong English, work well with others and contribute to school life beyond the classroom, in a caring Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching assistant qualifications or equivalent.
• Ability to support children with additional needs.
• Strong English speaking and writing skills.
• Willingness to contribute to school life beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms and work with groups or individuals.
• Support pupils with additional needs in accessing the curriculum.
• Collaborate with class, key stage and whole school teams.
• Contribute to the wider school community.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

English (spoken and written)

Support for additional needs

Education

Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

Applicants should possess relevant teaching assistant qualifications or equivalent, a high level of basic skills and be able to work as part of a team. They should also be prepared to support children within the classroom and work with groups or individual children with additional needs from a range of classes as required.

Applicants should be:

Be highly motivated, forward thinking and committed to high quality curriculum provision in a caring Christian ethos.

Have a high standard of spoken and written English.

Be able to demonstrate sensitivity whilst working with others and have good interpersonal skills.

Be willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.

We require a Teaching Assistant who:

Is an experienced, outstanding classroom practitioner.

Has experience delivering high quality phonics interventions.

Has excellent relations with children of all ages and can deal with situations in a calm and professional manner.

Has an excellent knowledge of the curriculum across all key stages.

Works effectively as part of a class, key stage and whole school team.

Can contribute to the wider school community.

What we can offer:

Personalised professional development opportunities.

Highly effective support staff.

Outstanding behaviour from pupils who display excellent attitudes towards learning.

A forward thinking committed and skilled team of professionals to work alongside.

A supportive, forward thinking Academy Council.

The successful applicant will not only benefit from the support of a committed teaching and support staff but also be part of a team which is enthusiastically driving the school forward and building upon its achievements. Continued professional development will link to school priorities and personal needs.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.