Burhill School is a vibrant community school committed to providing high quality education.
We are looking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will work with the class teacher to deliver our inspiring and engaging creative curriculum. You will work with the whole class, small groups and individual children.
You will be well educated, able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, and able to contribute to a creative and innovative curriculum in which first hand, memorable experiences underpin successful progress for all pupils. The ability to embrace the schools caring ethos is also essential.
You will be required to work 15 hours per week during term time, there is an opportunity to work additional hours if required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Working with the class teacher to deliver excellent teaching and learning
- Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability
- Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Term-time hours
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
- Good opportunities for personal and career development
- Pension Scheme
- Employee benefits such as retails discounts
- Free access to our employee assistance programme
- On-site parking
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above
- A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
- A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
- The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
- A can-do attitude.
- A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
In return we offer you well behaved and motivated children, enthusiastic and supportive parents and governors, well resourced classrooms and grounds and excellent professional development opportunities
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school, we have arranged school tours on Thursday 28th March at 9.15am and 3.30pm. Please contact the school if you would like to attend or to arrange an alternative tour, alternatively you may like to visit our website to learn more about our school and its ethos.
Burhill School is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to embrace this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024
We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.
Interviews: TBA
Burhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.