Ruishton C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a part-time teaching assistant to join our team of dedicated teaching support staff. This is on a fixed-term basis until 31st December 2024.
The Role
The role will involve working on a 1:1/small group basis to support Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils with learning in core subjects, or more generally to support the teaching and learning of pupils in core subjects within the classroom across the school. The successful applicant will be adaptable in their role and able to show the necessary initiative and subject knowledge to support pupils.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To carrying out the duties of a Intervention TA, specifically working 1:1/small group basis
• Liaise with parents and be part of a happy, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Use Inclusive Communication Tools (STC) to interpret and develop communication;
• Carry out therapy programmes as appropriate, including OT and SALT;
• Supervise children and actively promote positive behaviour choices;
• To uphold the Oak Partnership Code of Conduct;
• To uphold the Oak Partnership Safeguarding Policy and ensure own practice is in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ We are a vibrant, supportive, happy and thriving community school with high expectations and a strong values driven ethos.
We are seeking to appoint a candidate who will:
• Have the resilience and desire to support all children, of all ages, whatever their needs- including working with a pupil on a 1:1/small group basis
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humour
• Be a reflective person, who shows initiative and leadership to support our children to achieve their full potential
• Have experience leading teaching within a school setting
• Firmly believe that every child can be successful in learning
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn
• Previous experience working in a school is preferable.
• Be self-motivated, with good communication skills.
Why Join Us Ruishton Church of England Primary School
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.
• Training will be provided to allow the successful applicant to manage individual children’s needs where this may form part of their role.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary
• The opportunity to work within a forward thinking and supportive team.
• A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give learners the best possible opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being.
Hours of work: 12.17 hours 38 weeks, term time only and Inset days
Contract – Fixed term until the 31 Dec 2024
Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: 14 April 24
Shortlisting: 17 April 24
Interviews: April 24
Start date: ASAP
Ruishton Church of England 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.