Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

32.50 hours per week

TA1 Pt1 £13,741.00 per annum

Required from As soon as possible

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

What are we looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, Teaching Assistant to work in KS2.

You will have:

• Previous experience of working in KS2
• Have current knowledge of KS2 Curriculum
• Good understanding of supporting behaviour in a nurturing environment
• Team Teach trained would be advantageous
• Able to work with children 1:1 as required, including children with additional needs
• Able to work in the whole class environment
• Excellent emotional intelligence and good interpersonal skills
• Drive and passion and be flexible and creative
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of how children learn and develop
• Understanding to differing children’s needs
• Understanding of how to nurture and support

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

Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm

We would consider alternative hours to the right candidate. Please advise in your application what hours and days you would like to work.

Start Date:  Monday 5^th September, 2022

Closing Date: Monday 4^th July, 2022 at 12.00 noon

Interview Date: Friday 8^th July, 2022

Heronswood Primary School & Pre School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note if you have not been contacted by  Friday 8^th July 2022, you have not been successfully shortlisted on this occasion