Teaching Assistant - Shirley Heath Junior School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Heath Junior School in Solihull is seeking a motivated individual to support the class teacher and help create an environment conducive to learning and social development for children at various stages. You will assist with school routines and support pupils in different settings to help them reach their potential.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues and adherence to safeguarding policies, with opportunities to contribute to the school’s positive ethos and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting pupils with integration into the normal routine of the classroom.
• Ability to support pupils within a whole class, group or 1:1 setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with integration into the normal classroom routine.
• Support pupils in whole class, group, or 1:1 settings.
• Assist in implementing programmes designed by educational professionals.
• Contribute to the positive learning and working environment.
• Supervise children during lunchtimes.

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the class teacher in promoting an environment suitable for the educational and social needs of children at various stages of development, in order to help them attain their potential.

The role includes:

• Assisting pupils with integration into the normal routine of the classroom.
• Supporting pupils within a whole class, group or 1:1 setting.
• Assisting in the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists, and speech and language therapists.
• Contributing to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school, working with colleagues to develop a positive learning and working environment.
• Supporting and supervising children outside at lunchtimes.

Shirley Heath Junior School was judged by Ofsted in June 2009 & July 2012 as an OUTSTANDING SCHOOL. In October 2024 it was judged as OUTSTANDING in all four categories.

Solihull MBC and Shirley Heath Junior School are Equal Opportunities employers. The purpose of the Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy is to ensure that the School selects the most suitable person for the job based on merit, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, age or religious belief.

Solihull MBC and Shirley Heath Junior School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant workforce checks and safeguarding checks as appropriate.With effect from September 2022 we will now be undertaking an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Attached documents

• Job Advert
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Standard Job Application Form DBS [SCHOOLS] v4.1 December 2019 Updated.doc
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Guidance notes for applicants re DBS