Teaching Assistant for Inclusive Learning & Literacy Support

Orchard Vale Community School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Vale Community Primary School is seeking three teaching assistants to join our school team. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment.

Working under guidance of teaching staff, you will support learning in classrooms and small groups, contributing to literacy and numeracy interventions and resource preparation. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children in the relevant age range.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and strategies to remove barriers to learning.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and relate to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND.
• Implement literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Assist with planning cycles and preparing learning resources.
• Supervise during breaks/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Team working

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Orchard Vale Community Primary School is seeking three teaching assistants to join our school team. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment.

Working under guidance of teaching staff, you will support learning in classrooms and small groups, contributing to literacy and numeracy interventions and resource preparation. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.