Teaching Assistant TA1 x 3

Start Date- September 2021

32.50 hours per week - Term Time + Training Days

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 x Teaching Assistants 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 Assistants to work in our:

1 x EYFS – Pre-School Class or 1 x KS1 Classes or 1 x KS2 Classes

You will have:

• Previous experience of working in a Pre-School/KS1 classes/KS2 classes
• Have current knowledge of EYFS curriculum/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

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: hwoffice@riverscofe.co.uk

Telephone: 01562 69750

Closing date – Monday 7^th June, 2021 at 9.00am         

Interview Date – Friday 11^th June, 2021

Please note if you have not been contacted by Tuesday 8^th June, 2021 then you have not been successfully shortlisted on this occasion.