Teaching Assistant (2248 )

Cumbria; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Carlisle is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term role. The successful candidate will join a supportive community, focusing on enhancing pupils' love for learning. This position offers a welcoming environment with ample opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Welcoming work environment

Supportive community

High expectations

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children develop a love of learning.
• Good understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Ability to adapt and develop engaging learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Work in the school community for one term, linked to pupil needs.
• Build positive working relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Develop engaging learning activities.

Skills

Well organized

Flexible

Patient

Caring

Fun

Uses initiative

Positive relationships

Education

Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Fixed term
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Date posted: Monday 1 July 2024
• Closing date for applications: Friday 12 July 2024
• Employer:The Good Shepherd Trust

Start Date: 01 September 2024

Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term for 1 year.
32.5 hours (8.30am-3.30pm)
Paid weeks per year: Term time (39 weeks)

The Local Governing Body of Wreay C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking teaching assistant to work in our school community. This contract is for one term initially, linked to pupil needs.

We are looking for an individual who:
• Is passionate about helping children to develop a love of learning.
• Is well organised, flexible and supportive.
• Is patient, caring and fun.
• Has at least a Teaching Assistant NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Can work as part of a happy, successful team.
• Has a good understanding of effective teaching and learning
• Is able to recognise and respond to the individual needs of pupils
• Uses initiative to adapt and develop engaging learning activities.
• Is committed to quality teaching and learning support.
• Is able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

In return, we offer:
• Wonderful children, who love to learn.
• A community who take pride in being members of our team.
• A welcoming work environment, with high expectations and support.
• An inclusive school, where high standards and excellence are valued.
• Staff that work whole heartedly as a team to deliver the best for our families.
Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment via: 016974 73275 or email [e-mail]. For an Application Pack please see the website: https://www.wreay.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Completed application forms should be returned via email only, marked for the attention of the Head of School – [e-mail]. Closing date is 12pm Friday 12th July. Interviews to be held week commencing 15th July 2024.

Wreay CofE Primary School
Wreay
Carlisle
CA4 0RL