Teaching Assistant CPSTA6A

Coombe House School; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Scheme

Job summary

Catcliffe Primary School is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join its friendly team in Catcliffe, Rotherham. You will support the class teacher, help with preparation for teaching, and foster a positive, nurturing environment for pupils.

Experience with SEND and phonics delivery would be an advantage; a flexible, energetic approach and teamwork are essential to helping pupils achieve their best.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at A-C or 4-9 required.
• Experience in an education setting preferred.
• Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.
• CPD and training relevant to the post encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support lessons.
• Assist the class teacher in preparation for teaching.
• Support children's physical, social and emotional welfare.
• Lead intervention groups when required.

Skills

Motivating pupils

Behaviour management

Team player

Initiative

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C/4-9)

Teaching assistant professional standards

Job description

At Catcliffe Primary School, we strive to provide the best education for all our pupils in a caring and supportive environment, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our happy team.

We are looking for a skilled and confident Teaching Assistant who shares the ethos of our school and is committed to supporting our brilliant children and the community we serve.

Previous experience of working in a school, knowledge of SEND and experience of supporting the delivery of phonics would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work as part of a team
• Support the class teacher in preparation for teaching
• Support children's physical, social and emotional welfare
• Be creative and innovative
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to promoting and upholding the school values and ethos
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.
• Be motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference
• Use initiative to assess and evaluate pupils' needs
• Lead intervention groups

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are looking for someone with a flexible, positive, outgoing, caring and nurturing approach.

Benefits

• Westfield Health Scheme

Skills

CPD / Training

• Understanding of First Aid procedures.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to motivate pupils, and how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs essential
• Ability to manage the behaviour of pupils to promote and maintain order and a calm working environment for pupils essential
• Ability to work at own initiative and as part of a team essential

Qualifications

• Have Maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE A-C or 4-9 essential
• Demonstrate the capability to meet the professional standards for teaching assistants essential
• Have experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity), preferably in an education setting essential
• Have attended CPD and training relevant to the post e.g. Behaviour Management and Child Protection

Catcliffe Primary School

Rotherham Road
Catcliffe
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 5SW

Jessica Singh

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Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.