Teaching Assistant

Peterborough Limited; Weldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox

Job summary

Peterborough Limited seeks a friendly, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in a primary school. The role involves supervising pupils, supporting learning, and assisting the teacher with implementing pupil education.

The post requires empathy, confidentiality, and commitment to the school's Christian ethos and safeguarding policies. You will undertake appropriate CPD including First Aid and annual safeguarding training, and contribute to maintaining a safe, respectful

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary children preferred.
• Willingness to undertake CPD including safeguarding and First Aid training.
• Commitment to child welfare and confidentiality.
• Understanding of school Behaviour Policy and inclusive ethos.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils in the learning environment.
• Assist the teacher with delivery and assessment of pupil education.
• Support pupil behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Skills

1:1 Support

Behaviour management

First Aid

Safeguarding training

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education.We seek to nurture the infinite worth of every unique individual through love, respect and forgiveness, fostering an enduring passion for learning and an ability to live life in all its fullness. Our inclusive school community aims to enable our students to fulfil their true potential, developing people who make a positive impact on the world. We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
• will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,
• will create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• will support the teacher in management of pupil behaviour and understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school's Behaviour Policy.
• is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
• understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school's Code of Conduct.
• who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
• understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children's welfare - both at home and in school.
  A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children's welfare and education.
• A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.