25 hours per week term time 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday

Summerbank Primary Academy wish to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our hardworking and committed team. 

At Summerbank we provide children with a high quality all round education in a vibrant, multicultural, well-resourced and creative environment.  We see our school as a family and we take pride in creating a caring and supportive ethos where each member thrives.  We want our children to be well equipped for the next stage of education so they can take advantage of all of the opportunities life has to offer.  We are looking to appoint an individual who can add to the ethos of our school and who will show the commitment needed to help our children meet their full potential.

We offer:

• Happy, caring children who like attending our school
• A dedicated and supportive staff
• An inspiring and well-resourced learning environment
• Opportunities for professional development A committed and dedicated team

The successful candidate will:

• understand the principles of child development, learning processes and barriers to learning
• be committed to raising standards hold a relevant NVQ Level 2 or above have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour, whilst also having an understanding of the causes of behavioural difficulties understand the importance of having a nurturing approach towards vulnerable pupils
• be able to work as a member of a team, developing good working relationships with pupils and adults
• use their own initiative while working independently
• Be able to communicate well with children, teachers and parents
• Be able to plan and implement (under guidance) effective strategies for pupils with a range of needs (learning, language, behavioural, emotional, social needs)
• Support all children with their learning including children with Special Educational Needs or other key groups
• Be an excellent practitioner
• Be adaptable and spontaneous
• Will show a willingness to contribute to wider school life

Please contact Sally Henderson to request an application pack sally.henderson@summerbank.co.uk. 

Summerbank Primary Academy

Summerbank Rd

Tunstall

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 5HA

www.summerbank.co.uk

01782 233611