Teaching Assistant (1 year FTC)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michaels School in Aldbourne is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a 1-year fixed term contract to join a strong, friendly staff team. You will support groups of children, assist the class teacher with lessons, supervise lunchtime activities and may assist with first aid. Candidates with SEND experience are welcome.

The school emphasises safeguarding and collaborative practice, and prospective applicants are encouraged to visit by appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children's learning and development.
• Experience with SEND is advantageous but not required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support groups of children and assist the class teacher in delivering lessons.
• Lunchtime supervision of children and supervision during activities.
• May administer first aid if trained (training provided).

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our strong, friendly and motivated staff team, on a 1 year fixed term contract.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work under the direction of the class teacher. Your duties will include working with groups of children, supporting the needs of individual children and supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons, as well as lunchtime supervision of children. The person may also be required to administer first aid (formal training will be provided). We invite applications from individuals who:

• Are passionate about supporting children's learning, self-esteem, inclusion and personal development.
• Can use their own initiative whilst also working effectively under the direction of others.
• Are patient, calm, organised and adaptable in a busy school environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive relationships with colleagues, children and families.
• Are enthusiastic, positive and committed to helping every child thrive.
• Are creative, nurturing and able to motivate and inspire children.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience of working with children, knowledge of child development/how children learn and experience of supporting children with SEND would be an advantage, but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

At St Michaels, we embrace "a lifetime love for learning." Our staff team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to continually refining practice to achieve the very best outcomes for all pupils.

St Michaels is set in the rural village of Aldbourne, which is situated 15 minutes from Swindon, Hungerford and Marlborough. Prospective applicants are most welcome to visit the school by appointment.

St Michaels School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a fresh disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed.

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.