Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Thatcham is looking for a passionate individual to work in EYFS, KS1, or KS2. Candidates should have experience and qualifications in education, particularly with children facing additional educational needs. The role involves supporting teachers, promoting high expectations, and aligning with school values of Growth and Kindness. The candidate must commit to safeguarding and participate in ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Personalised development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or experience in education, particularly EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
• Experience with children with additional educational needs preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in supporting children's learning.
• Uphold school values of Growth and Kindness.
• Promote high expectations of behavior and attitudes.

Skills

Flexibility in approach

Experience with children

Commitment to high expectations

Passion for teaching

Ability to promote a love for learning

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Work either in EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Have relevant qualifications and/or experience in working with children, with possible experience with those with additional educational needs.
• Be flexible in your approach to the needs of the child.
• Have high expectations of all children.
• Be willing to take part in relevant CPD in order to support our children.
• Assist the teacher and ensure all children are supported to achieve the best they possibly can.
• Be a flexible, passionate, and enthusiastic individual who thrives to promote a love for learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment to helping all pupils achieve their very best, regardless of their starting point.
• Have high expectations of behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
• Hold a passion for teaching and learning.
• Uphold and model our school values of Growth and Kindness.

What the school offers its staff

• A dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Leadership and Safeguarding Team who are continuously striving to achieve the best for our pupils.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Personalised development opportunities, including weekly training.
• A warm and friendly team who work together to support each other.
• A supportive Academy Trust (Equinox Learning Trust), with a Central Team committed to providing the best working environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.