Teaching Assistant Grade 1

Variable Hours  12-32.5 Hours  commencing at 32.5 hours per week - Term Time+ Training Days + 4 Weeks

Start Date- 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 Teaching Assistant to work with our experienced team at Heronswood Primary School & Pre School.

You will have:

• Previous experience of working in a school
• 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
• Work 4 weeks a year in the Holiday Club

Tel: 01562 69750, Email:  hwoffice@riverscofe.co.uk

Closing date – Friday 12^th November, 2021 at 12.00pm    

Interview Date –Friday 19^th November, 2021