Teaching Assistant - Early Years / Key Stage 1

Application Details:

We are looking to employ a Teaching Assistant to work in Early Years / Key stage 1, who is passionate about working with children; has excellent communication skills and can demonstrate a calm and nurturing manner to encourage a growth mind-set enabling all our children to achieve their full potential, both socially and academically.  Within the role you will be expected to:

• Support a the children within the class, individually or in small groups following the appropriate group curriculum
• Supervise the children during the lunchtime period
• Work alongside the class teacher supporting learning in order to meet the individual needs of the children
• Assist with the planning, development and implementation of planned interventions and personal support plans
• Support the child/children with the development of social skills
• Meet the SENCo regularly to review the progress of the child/children
• Liaise with parents in line with school policy
• Liaise with teachers and school staff regarding the needs and progress of the children sharing knowledge and ideas from training sessions and other school staff as needed
• Support the child/children during the lunchtime period

What you can expect from us:

• Wonderful children who are happy and willing to learn
• Supportive colleagues that work as an effective team
• A supportive and motivated Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• A well-resourced school and a great working environment
• Opportunities for CPD, including peer coaching and networking
• To be welcomed as a valued member of our school community
• A personal well-being day
• Access to confidential pastoral support (Supervision)
• Professional Growth

The hours of work will be 08:45 – 15:15 Monday to Friday, with 30 minutes lunch break

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 12.00pm Friday 5th July 2024, and interviews will be held on Monday 15th July.

Whitehills Primary School is a two-form entry school, with a welcoming ethos which is recognised by all who visit our setting. The staff, parents and governors work collaboratively to ensure our pupils and families have the best outcomes during their learning journey with us. Through our creative curriculum and stimulating learning environment, children have many different opportunities to develop into independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Central to our ethos are our core values of respect, responsibility and hard work which all staff members within our school are expected to uphold.

All appointments are subject to our Safer Recruitment Policy and an enhanced DBS will be carried out.  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this vision. 

As part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may complete online searches as part of our due diligence when short-listing candidates.