teaching assistant

Unity Education Trust; Whinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Education Trust is seeking a teaching assistant to join The Federation of Grove House Infant & Nursery. The role requires a teaching assistant qualification and prior experience with EYFS/KS1 in a school setting.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential for supporting learning. The successful candidate will work under the direction of a class teacher and may lead small groups across curriculum areas, contributing to a positive, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• A teaching assistant qualification is required.
• Experience in EYFS/KS1 in a school setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support learning under the direction of a class teacher.
• Lead groups in a variety of curriculum areas as needed.
• Establish positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Unity Education Trust is seeking a highly motivated and passionate teaching assistant to join our team at The Federation of Grove House Infant & Nursery.,

• A teaching assistant qualification
• Previous experience of working with children within EYFS/KS1 in a school setting
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work under the direction of a class teacher, leading groups in a variety of curriculum areas
• The ability to use their own initiative to support learning.
• The ability to establish a positive relationship with children, parents and staff
• The willingness to contribute to the common goals of the school and Unity Education Trust

We can offer:

• A supportive team and engaging environment
• An excellent environment in which to develop professionally
• Kind, confident and engaging children
• A team of enthusiastic, dedicated and high performing staff
• Supportive Governors, Trustees and parents, This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.