Teaching Assistant at Conifers Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Conifers Primary School is seeking a Classroom Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term contract of 30 hours per week. The role involves supporting children with additional needs across key stages 1 and 2, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to enhancing children's life chances and possess skills relevant to special educational needs.

Qualifications

• Strong vocational commitment to improving life chances of children.
• Experience or training within SEND provision.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Create engaging and inspiring educational provision.
• Work flexibly and adapt to various roles.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Kindness

Education

Experience in SEND provision

Job description

Conifers Primary School would like to appoint a Classroom Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and talented team for 30 hrs per week on a fixed term basis. To support a number of children with additional needs, which could include 1:1 basis or small groups of children across key stages 1 or 2.

The Governors and Leadership Team of our school wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and excellent teaching assistant. The successful applicant will be someone with a strong vocational commitment to improve the life chances of children with engaging and inspiring provision, which is productive within teaching and learning. We will consider any special skills, experience or training within SEND provision, either mainstream or specialist.

Clearly, with the variety of roles, you will need to be flexible and adaptable - you will need boundless energy, patience, understanding, natural kindness, clear communication skills and a willingness to pull together in crucial team work.

Visits to the school are encouraged and very welcome, please ring the school office to make an appointment on 01305 771289. For more information about the school please visit our website: www.conifers.dorset.sch.uk.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Thank you for your interest in this position and we look forward to hearing from you.