Teaching Assistant (TA)
We are a popular, village school looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join us at the earliest convenience, no later than September 2024, on a full time basis (30 hours). If you wish to work part time (15 hours), then this may also be considered for the right candidate.
You will work closely with the Inclusion Lead and class teacher to provide appropriate levels of support and activities to a child with special educational needs with an EHCP (Education Help Care Plan), along with supporting children from across the class, supporting them with interventions.
Visits to the school are welcome.
Byfleet Primary School is a smaller than average Primary School with 210 pupils located in a village setting. We are a busy but friendly school, with an ethos throughout of Ready, Respectful, Safe and 'Always Growing, Ready for Life' as our vision. Our school is a happy place to learn and to work with a close-knit staff and we aim is to make the learning engaging with a level of challenge which encourages our pupils to develop resilience, independence and persistence.
We are looking for a creative and caring Teaching Assistant who:
- Has previous experience of working in a school environment
- Has the ability to work closely and in partnership with colleagues as a team member
- Is self-directed, proactive and highly organised and punctual with good attendance
- Shows enthusiasm, dedication, creativity and is flexible
- Maintains a calm and consistent approach to working with the children
- Uses good communication skills with colleagues, children and parents. Has a great sense of humour and fun
We will offer:
- A caring, warm and friendly school with a supportive and committed staff team and dedicated SLT.
- Happy, well behaved children who are eager to learn.
- A commitment to professional development with the potential of training as a qualified teacher or similar.
- An additional week of holiday (taken as twilight session across the year)
Hours: 30 hours per week (or if you wish to work part time 15 hours morning only, please indicate this on your application form)
Salary: EEEA Grades SP3
Term time only plus 3 INSET days (38.6 weeks)
Contract Type: Permanent
Required: As soon as possible
Advert closes: Tuesday 16th April. Interviews shortly after.
Please submit online or email (as per application form). We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date if suitable applicants received.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate
All staff and volunteers are subject to a Enhanced Disclosure Barring check before taking up their new position and will support our rigorous safeguarding procedures.
