Teaching Assistant (General) at Wimborne First School and Nursery

Dorset Council UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join their team at Wimborne First School. The successful candidate will develop children through effective curriculum planning and ensure a safe, positive learning environment. A minimum of 2 years experience in a school setting is required, alongside strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a school setting.
• Ability to create a safe and caring environment for children.
• A current first aid qualification is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop children using effective curriculum planning.
• Provide a positive learning experience that meets children's needs.
• Ensure safety and security for children's well-being.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Ability to provide a positive learning environment

Education

Good basic qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to become a key part of our experienced and friendly team at Wimborne First School and Nursery, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET).

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary, and 1 hospital school.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual who is creative and well organized. You will need to have experience of working with children in a school environment. Wimborne First School is a happy, successful school with committed, experienced staff and fantastic children.

Please note this role includes 30 minutes daily lunchtime cover.

If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working with an organization where no day will be the same, then please apply.

Job/Person Summary

• You should be driven to develop children, utilising effective curriculum planning to treat each child as unique with unlimited potential to overachieve across all areas.
• Have demonstrable experience (minimum 2 years) of working in a school setting and achieving excellent results.
• Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, experiences, independence, and meets all the children's needs.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for the well-being of the children.
• A fun sense of humour.
• Self-motivation.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A desire to support teachers and pupils in school.
• Good basic qualifications.
• Discretion.
• A current first aid qualification is also desired but not essential.