Teaching Assistant for KS2 and SEND Children

Arkwright Primary School; Chesterfield; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arkwright Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing environment seeking a dynamic Teaching and Learning Assistant to join a friendly team. The role focuses on supporting pupils in Key Stage 2 and collaborating with teachers to help each child reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate will have Level 3 Teaching and Learning qualifications (or equivalent) and a suitable Level 2 in English and Maths. Experience with SEND and a proactive, collaborative approach are highly valued in our

Formación

• Experience of supporting children within a primary school setting, including those with SEND.
• Warm and friendly and develops excellent relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to helping every child succeed.
• Sense of humour and fully embraces all aspects of school life.

Responsabilidades

• Primarily support teaching and learning within Key Stage 2.
• Work closely with teachers to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Support pupils with SEND through classroom support, interventions and small-group work when required.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations for all pupils.
• Contribute to a caring and inclusive school culture where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Conocimientos

Primary school experience

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Child wellbeing monitoring

Humor and optimism

Initiative

Educación

Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification or equivalent

Level 2 Qualification in English and Mathematics

Descripción del empleo

Arkwright Primary School is a happy, successful and nurturing school where every child is encouraged to thrive. Pupils, staff and Governors are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.

About you…

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children within a primary school setting, including those with SEND.
• Is warm and friendly and develops excellent relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Has high expectations for all pupils and is committed to helping every child succeed.
• Has a sense of humour and fully embraces all aspects of school life.
• Works effectively as part of a team and uses their initiative.
• Can monitor and support children in break and lunch times and ensure they are thriving and safe.
• Will embrace our school ethos and add to our brilliant team.

Essential:

• Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification or equivalent.
• Suitable Level 2 Qualification in English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Paediatric First Aid training.
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and early intervention approaches.
• Experience delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.

Your role…

As a Teaching and Learning Assistant you'll:

• Primarily support teaching and learning within Key Stage 2.
• Work closely with teachers to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through classroom support, interventions and small-group work when required.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations for all pupils.
• Contribute to our caring and inclusive school culture where every child is encouraged to thrive.

Arkwright Primary School is proud of its excellent pupil behaviour, supportive staff team and strong relationships with families. We are a welcoming and nurturing school where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their very best.