Teaching Assistant EDV​/WJMS​/Wheatfields Junior Mixed School Downes Road, St

Would you like to be part of an inspiring team who genuinely make a difference every day? Are you passionate about working with children? Are you able to put children’s learning and well-being at the forefront of everything you do?

We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic individual to join our team of wonderful teaching assistants. The role will involve supporting learning alongside the class teacher and providing 1:1 support for children with additional needs.

Some administrative support will also be required (photocopying etc).

The post is fulltime, working from 8.30 am to 3.15 pm on 5 days per week, term time only and includes an element of lunchtime supervision. This is a fixed term contract linked to children with additional needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong written and spoken English and Maths skills
• Be confident to work with junior age children.
• Be willing to support children with additional needs as required.
• Be a committed practitioner with high expectations of our children and of themselves.
• Be passionate about teaching and learning and have the ability and dedication to become an outstanding member of our team.
• Be hardworking, patient, a team player and have a sense of humour.
• Be able to follow professional advice and implement appropriate strategies to support learning.
• Be able to work on their own initiative and manage and organise their time effectively.
• Be able to confidently communicate with parents, carers and class teachers to keep them informed of a child's progress.
• Show commitment to the safeguarding of children.
• Previous experience in the role of Teaching Assistant / 1:1 support is desirable though not essential.

In return we offer the successful candidate:

• A positive and caring working environment.
• A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team.
• Pupils who are a pleasure to work with.
• A well-resourced working environment.
• Access to high quality CPD opportunities.

Wheatfields Junior School is an equal opportunities employer. The school is part of Ambition Education Trust and is at an exciting phase of working in partnership with other schools in the Trust. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves working closely with children on a daily basis.

An enhanced DBS check as well as positive references and online checks will be required.