Upper KS2 Teaching Assistant at Wool CE Primary School

Dorset Council; Bear Cross; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wool CE Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (level 2) who may work with the whole class, with small groups of children or on a 1:1 basis to support learning and behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have English and Maths GCSE grade C or above and an NVQ level 2 qualification for teaching assistants or equivalent, and be enthusiastic, a good team player, and able to motivate pupils in a caring, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school setting
• Keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• Team player with energy and enthusiasm
• Good communication skills
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification for teaching assistants

Responsibilities

• May work within a whole class, with small groups, or 1:1 to support learning and behaviour.
• Support pupils to achieve learning goals and promote high standards of behaviour.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive atmosphere and work well in a team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Enthusiastic

Motivating students

Communication skills

Education

English GCSE C or above

NVQ Level 2 for teaching assistants or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Wool CE Primary School is part of Coastal Learning Partnership; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (level 2) where the successful candidate may work within a whole class, with small groups of children or on a 1:1 basis.

Our ideal candidate would have the ability to motivate and encourage children; be enthusiastic, responsible and would enjoy working with children. They should have good inter-personal skills and a desire to support children with their learning; promote high standards of behaviour and believe that all children can succeed. The post holder must have English and Maths GCSE grade C or above and an NVQ level 2 qualification for teaching assistants or equivalent.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience of working in a school setting.
• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• Work well in a team
• Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• Have good communication skills

Further Information

Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.

About Us

Our small school is positioned in the heart of the village of Wool and next to Holy Rood Church. Our relationship with the church and its members is very special to us and we believe our distinctive Christian ethos can be felt as soon as you come through our doors.

We are incredibly proud of the children at our school and pre-school, and see them all as individuals. We feel it is a privilege to support our pupils as they begin their learning journey and we strive to give them the skills and strategies that will enable them to live out their aspirations and become kind, respectful people.

If you would like to visit us before applying, please contact the school office: [emailprotected]