Teaching Assistant Level 2EDV/2024/MACEPS/83558

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Mears Ashby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves inspiring and motivating children in a Year 1/2 class, fostering their development and learning in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, resilience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. With a collaborative school community driven by a shared passion for children's welfare and education, this position offers a rewarding and exciting opportunity to make a real difference in young lives. Apply today to be part of this caring and inclusive environment!

Benefits

Employee benefits via Vivup

Supportive school community

Welcoming environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children in a school environment.
• Good knowledge of SEN Provision and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, motivate, and support children in Year 1/2 class.
• Build successful working relationships with children, staff, and parents.

Skills

Confidence

Resilience

Experience with children

Knowledge of SEN Provision

Communication skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Relationship building

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Contract Details
Hours: 30 per week, Monday to Friday 9am-3.30pm
Contract: Fixed term until 31 July 2025

Our school is inclusive and strives to provide the best education and care it can, to help every child, whatever their starting point, to be the best they can be and reach their potential. As such, we are seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant who can inspire, motivate and support the children in our Year 1/2 class. Our ideal candidate will be someone who:

1. Is confident, resilient, and dedicated
2. Has previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment.
3. Has a good knowledge of SEN Provision
4. Has good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team.
5. Has good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
6. Has the ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents.
7. Has a personal commitment to on-going professional development.

In return, we can offer you:

1. A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
2. A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education
3. A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
4. Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Vivup

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged; please contact our office on 01604 810063 to arrange.

If you have the skills we are looking for, and this sounds like the perfect role for you, please don't hesitate and apply today. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Mears Ashby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.