Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Early Years

Teaching Vacancies; Richmond; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to impact children's lives positively. The role requires a caring individual who prioritizes children's wellbeing and supports the teaching staff. Responsibilities include implementing work programs under supervision and engaging actively in the school's community. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Benefits

Lifestyle savings - store discounts

Discounted gym membership

Cycle scheme

Full wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring personality.
• Vision and drive to impact children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals/groups under supervision.
• Support teachers in learning opportunities.

Skills

Commitment to children's safety and wellbeing

High expectations of learning and behavior

Ability to support learning

Motivation to secure best outcomes

Involvement in school life

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Mary’s Primary School Richmond is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.

Within the role there will be opportunities for further training and development. Thesuccessful candidate will work under the direction of the Headteacher.

We are looking for a new member of our team who will:

• Put children's safety and wellbeing first;
• Have the vision and drive to make a significant impact in our school;
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour;
• Support the teacher in providing learning opportunities to ensure all children reach their potential;
• Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all children;
• Be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
• Children who respect, care and value one another;
• Children who are polite, well behaved and enthusiastic learners;
• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team;
• Supportive parents and governors;
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development

Additional benefits include access to:

• Vivup - Lifestyle savings - store discounts
• Vivup - Discounted gym membership
• Vivup - Cycle scheme
• Full wellbeing package

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.