Teaching Assistant Grade 1

TA1

32.5 hours per week  TTO+TEDS

Start Date- 8^th November, 2021 or asap

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant at Heronswood Primary and Pre School, the school is part of The Rivers CofE Academy family of schools.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced and highly skilled Teaching Assistant to work in either KS1 or KS2 dependant on the candidate’s experience.

You will have:

• Previous experience of working in a KS1 classes/KS2 classes
• Have current knowledge of KS1 Curriculum/KS2 Curriculum
• Good understanding of supporting behaviour in a nurturing environment
• Able to work with children 1:1 as required, including children with additional needs
• Able to work in the whole class environment and use your own initiative
• Excellent emotional intelligence and good interpersonal skills

• Drive and passion and be flexible and creative
• Excellent communication skills and be positive and hard working
• Understanding of how children learn and develop
• Understanding to differing children’s needs
• Understanding of how to nurture and support children

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting teacher and pupils
• Working with pupils on an individual or group basis as required by the class teacher.
• Assisting in offsite visits
• Aiding pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners
• Motivating and encouraging pupils to behave well in and around school
• Meeting the physical and/ or hygiene needs of pupils as required
• Supporting children at lunchtime

Closing date – Thursday 21st October, 2021 at 12.00pm       

Interview Date – Wednesday 3^rd November, 2021 (am)

Please note if you have not been contacted by Friday 22^nd October, 2021 then you have not been successfully shortlisted on this occasion.