Teaching Assistant - The Conifers Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a committed teaching assistant in Weymouth to support children with additional needs. This fixed-term, term-time position requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a passion for improving the life chances of children. A background in SEND provision is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant.
• Experience or training within SEND provision.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in small groups or 1 to 1.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

This is a classroom teaching assistant position for 30 hrs per week - fixed term, term-time only. To support a number of children with additional needs, which could include 1 to 1 or small groups of children across key stages 1 or 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with additional needs, including 1 to 1 or small group support across Key Stages 1 and 2.

Qualifications

• A committed, enthusiastic and excellent teaching assistant with a strong vocational commitment to improve the life chances of children, through engaging and inspiring provision productive within teaching and learning.
• We will consider any special skills, experience or training within SEND provision, either mainstream or specialist.
• Flexibility and adaptability; energy, patience, understanding, natural kindness, clear communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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