Grade 3 Teaching Assistant

Beckingham Primary School, a village school, is recruiting a Grade 3 Teaching Assistant on a 30-hour, fixed-term contract of one year, with a view to extension. The post centres on supporting pupils to reach their individual targets through classroom support and small-group interventions. It also covers supporting pupils with a range of learning, physical and emotional needs, and taking part in break times, lunchtimes and school activities.

The school wants a start as soon as possible, with interviews in the week of 9 November.

• Supporting pupils to access learning and reach their individual targets
• Delivering targeted learning interventions with individuals and small groups
• Helping to implement individual education, behaviour and personal care plans where required
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence and independence
• Supporting learning across the curriculum, including literacy, numeracy and ICT
• Helping with classroom organisation, resources and displays
• Supervising pupils at break times, on educational visits and at other school activities as required
• Organising lunchtimes, supervising pupils, overseeing play and ensuring children's safety and wellbeing

• Relevant qualifications or experience appropriate to the role

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Caring, patient and nurturing approach with children
• High expectations of behaviour, achievement and inclusion for all pupils
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers
• Ability to support pupils with a range of learning, physical and emotional needs
• Organised and flexible

• Works well as part of a team and uses own initiative
• Willing to take a full part in the wider life of the school

• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and teamwork