Teaching Assistant with BSL

Teaching Assistant with BSL

Required from 5^th September, 2022 or asap

TA1 –TA2 depending on Experience and Qualifications

30 hours per week

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

What are we looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, Teaching Assistant for this exciting new opportunity to work in Year 3.

You will have:

• Previous experience in working in a Primary School setting
• Have current knowledge of the Primary Curriculum
• Previous experience of working with a hearing-impaired child
• 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
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexible and creative
• Positive and hard working
• 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 Hearing Impairment 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: 30 hours per week, term time only plus training days

Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.00pm

We would consider a part-time person-minimum of 17.5 hours per week, term time only plus training days Mon-Fri 8.30-12.00pm

Heronswood Primary School and 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. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and Disqualification by Association check.

Please submit your application form via email.

Email: rpierpoint@riverscofe.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 26^th August, 2022 at 12.00pm

Interview date: Wednesday 31^st August, 2022

Start Date – Monday 5th September, 2022 or asap