Teaching Assistant - The Conifers Primary

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to support children's learning and emotional wellbeing. You will join a dedicated team, focusing on emotional support and development, and work both in classrooms and a specialized THRIVE Base. Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of child development and preferred training in Emotional Literacy Support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with emotional and learning needs.
• Ability to work within a team and build relationships.
• Understanding of emotional and intellectual development.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional needs to access the curriculum.
• Work in THRIVE Base and classrooms alternately.
• Foster positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Relationship building

Emotional understanding

Education

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training

Thrive training

Job description

Join our 'THRIVE’' Team

We are looking to appoint an experienced, motivated and resourceful teaching assistant 30 hrs per week, Term Time only, 39 weeks per year on a fixed term appointment to join our established and dedicated team, who have a passion for and commitment to, supporting children with their learning and emotional wellbeing.

You will be supporting children with their emotional needs so they can access the curriculum and become effective learners. You will be working as part of a small team, alternating between supporting children in the THRIVE Base and also, in their respective classrooms.

Candidates will need to have a calm and positive demeanour, be able to build excellent relationships with children, staff and families and demonstrate a sound understanding of how children develop, both emotionally and intellectually.

It is desirable to have trained as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), be Thrive trained or have an understanding of working with children with ASD.

A visit to the school and our THRIVE Base is warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone or email the school office on 01305 771289 to arrange an appointment.

Thank you for your interest in this position and we look forward to hearing from you.