Teaching Assistant

The Warren; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Whitwick is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nurturing children's growth and high expectations for their educational achievement. This role involves working in a caring environment with opportunities for professional development. Competitive salary and supportive team available.

Benefits

Exciting CPD opportunities

Friendly staff environment

Supportive governors

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing children across the primary age-range.
• Motivated team player with high expectations.
• Ability to creatively inspire all children to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development across all year groups.
• Implement nurturing approaches and assist in mental health initiatives.

Skills

Passion for child development

Team player

Outstanding practitioner

Creativity in teaching

Interest in nurturing

Leadership by example

High expectations

Sense of humour

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Coalville, Leicestershire

£25,995 - £26,409 (actual 0.6014 FTE £15,633 - £15,882)>

Permanent

Warren Hills Community Primary School

Warren Hills Community Primary School is looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, nurturing team.

The role could be based in any of the year groups across the school although we are especially interested in people who haveFS experience.

The Salary

Grade 6 £25,995 - £26,409 (actual 0.6014 FTE £15,633 - £15,882)

The Hours

26 hours per week 39 weeks per year

8.48-12.00 and 1.00-3.00

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to join our Warren Hills team.

Warren Hills is a single form entry school. We are a friendly and caring community school that has developed a nurturing approach across the different phases of the school. We are proud to have an attached nursery and self-funded nurture class. There is a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing, having a counselling service in school alongside ELSAs. We hold the National Nurturing Schools Award.
Staff and children have strong links with local primary schools within the Coalville Collaborative group of schools and the wider group of Coalville and Charnwood Primary Partnership.

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant who:

• Is passionate about developing children across the primary age-range.
• Is a motivated team player with high expectations.
• Is an outstanding practitioner, committed to raising standards.
• Has the ability to creatively inspire all children to reach their potential.
• Has an interest in the nurturing aspects of our school.
• Leads by example and is keen to progress professionally.
• Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour.
• Has a good sense of humour.

We can offer:

• Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.
• A friendly, caring and dedicated staff team and environment.
• Governors who support the work of the school and work as a team.
• Exciting CPD opportunities and excellent training.

Applications can be made via eteach or an application form is available from the school on request. These can be emailed or posted.

Visits to the school are welcome and actively encouraged.

Applications close at 9:00am on Wednesday 10th December with the date for interview being the morning of Friday 12th December.

Warren Hills Community Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.

Our 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 candidate would be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

At Warren Hills Community Primary School we take Child Protection very seriously. We will ask you for:

• A DBS check.
• Proof of identity & qualification.
• Evidence that you can adhere to our Child Protection Policy.

Online searches will be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.