Upper Key Stage 2 Classroom Teaching Assistant

Cherry Tree; Watford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Tree in Watford is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant who is resilient and dedicated to helping children develop independence and confidence. You will support pupils to access all aspects of learning and self-help skills, working closely with class teachers and phase leaders.

You will need to be a committed practitioner with high expectations, good English and Maths, and the ability to communicate with parents and staff. The role is 30 hours per week, term-time with INSET days.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 and GCSE English/Maths (C+).
• First Aid qualifications desirable.
• Committed practitioner with high expectations of children and themselves.
• Able to communicate with parents and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access all aspects of learning and self-help skills.
• Work with class teachers and phase leaders to plan and monitor progress.
• Plan and run targeted small-group interventions.
• Demonstrate positive behaviour and high expectations for learning and conduct.
• Attend INSET days and work 30 hours per week (08:45 – 15:15).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Interventions

Education

NVQ Level 3

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

First Aid qualifications desirable

Job description

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and dedicated to making a difference to children's learning. You will need to enjoy working with children and be passionate and committed to helping children develop as independent and confident individuals. This role will help support pupils to access all aspects of learning and self-help skills. You will work closely with class teachers and phase leaders.,

• We love to learn outdoors in our beautiful grounds and provide CPD in outdoor learning.
• We have a wonderful, diverse community and celebrate this in our curriculum.
• We offer excellent CPD opportunities and invest in the career development of our staff.
• We have an experienced, driven leadership team who are willing to mentor, support and listen.
• We have a multiskilled and highly dedicated team who put the children first and support one another.
• We work closely with our trust to support and share resources, opportunities and ideas.
• We buy in to a healthcare plan which includes private medical care as well as wellbeing care, physiotherapy, stress counselling and lifestyle screening days.
• You will need to have a NVQ level 3 and a GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (C or above) with a high standard of written and spoken English. First Aid qualifications would be desirable., Is a committed practitioner with high expectations of our children and of themselves.
• Is passionate about teaching and learning and has the ability and dedication to become an outstanding member of our team.
• Is hardworking, a team player and has a sense of humour.
• Is able to work on their own initiative and manage and organise their time effectively.
• Can confidently communicate with parents, carers and class teachers to keep them informed of a child's/pupil's academic and emotional progress.
• Possesses strong English and Maths subject knowledge to effectively support learning in Upper Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrates adaptability by responding to children's needs and adapting support in the moment.
• Shows willingness and the capability to plan and run targeted small-group interventions.
• Communicates confidently and clearly to set high expectations for behavior and learning.
• Understands that building positive relationships is the foundation for student success.
• This permanent position will be for a total of 30 hours per week (08:45 - 15:15 with a 30 minute break). You would be expected to attend all INSET days.