Teaching Assistant; Ks2 - Term Time

An exciting vacancy has become available for a full time Teaching Assistant at Newington Community Primary School, to commence as soon as possible.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to join our team. Fundamentally, we are looking for a candidate who is kind, hard-working and who will work with the children's best interests at the heart of everything they do.

• Has previous experience working within a Primary School setting or with primary aged children as a Teaching Assistant in KS2andexperience of Year 2 if possible.
• Has strong Maths and English skills (ideally, equivalent of Grade C or above at GCSE)
• Is able to plan, deliver and assess small group interventions with impact
• Has a positive attitude and is passionate about helping children to learn, thrive and flourish
• Has a proven track record of working with children with a range of learning needs
• Is well organised, reliable and a flexible team member
• Good interpersonal skills enabling effective communication with children and colleagues
• Is self-motivated and able to show initiative in inspiring learners
• Has high expectations of pupilsand an understanding of how to help children to develop as independent learners
• Is committed to ongoing professional development

• Children who are respectful, warm and want to learn
• A truly supportive team of staff at Newington
• Support and guidance from our excellent leadership team
• A well- resourced and innovative school
• Ongoing training to support own professional development

You will be contracted to work
32.5 hours per week, during term time, and will include supervision of children during the mealtime period. The position will also include running an after school club (not wraparound).

We may interview applicants at an earlier date than stated, therefore encourage candidates to apply early.

Please contact Sarah Baker, HR Manager, by email, with any queries or questions regarding the role: HR@ne

At Newington Community Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect staff and visitors to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.