Teaching Assistant

About the Role

Bridgetown Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dynamic and thriving school.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8.40am to 3.20pm, term time only plus inset days, with a half an hour lunch break. At lunchtime you will join our team of lunchtime supervisors to assist in the supervision of the children on the playground or in the dining hall. Although the role is full time, there is flexibility to offer it as a job-share role.

You will join an amazing team of staff and will receive great support. Our school is situated on the edge of the historic and cultural town of Stratford-upon-Avon and benefits from many strong community links.

Please see the selection criteria and job description for further information.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

• a) Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE or equivalent maths and English at Grade C or above required)
• b) Experience of working within relevant age groups within a learning environment.
• c) Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• d) Ability to work well as part of a team.
• e) An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• f) Able to use basic ICT including computer, audio, video equipment and photocopier.
• g) Good keyboard skills and knowledge of relevant ICT packages.
• h) Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
• i) An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes
• j) Ability to relate well to children.
• k) Ability to relate well to adults.
• l) Ability to understand roles of parents and carers in pupil learning and demonstrate ability to liaise with them sensitively and effectively.
• m) Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupils’ progress.
• n) Ability to stay calm and be patient and understanding when dealing with children
• o) To be able to deal with inappropriate behaviour in a calm and non-judgemental way following school guidance.
• p) Ability to successfully complete first aid training as required.
• q) Ability and willingness to identify own training needs and participate in training.
• r) To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Please complete the attached application form and return to:

The Final date to receive applications is 12pm on 5.1.26

Interviews will be held on 12.1.26

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Please contact the School Office () to make an appointment or to find out further information.

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