Teaching Assistant and Positive Play Worker

The Warren; Borstal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support students across various key stages. The ideal candidate should be passionate about education, resilient, and adaptable, working closely with teachers and supporting children's individual needs. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment. Interested candidates may visit the school's careers page for application details.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Non-contributory health care cover

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for education and desire to make a positive impact on young people's lives.
• Ability to support children with varied needs.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with their work and support pupil behavior.
• Work alongside the SENCo and class teachers.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.

Skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will work alongside the SENCo and class teachers, assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education and has a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people. In return, we will offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Two-week half term in October
• Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school's careers page https://warrenwoodprimary.co.uk/vacancies/. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Lucinda Woodroof on 01634 401401 or via email [e-mail]. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications. Safeguarding Commitment: Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check". Equality & Inclusivity Statement: At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.