Teaching Assistant

Job Description

1-2-1 Fixed Term Contract (mornings only x5)

Band 2 mid point (with experience)

Start date: 5th June 2017

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Farnham CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a talented 1:2:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. Experience of supporting children with complex behaviour needs is essential. This is initially, a fixed term contract to be discussed at interview. This is an exciting new position reflecting our commitment to ensure our children's progress as we are experiencing an exciting period of rapid development.

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience in supporting pupils with learning difficulties

• be enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative and resilience

• be an effective communicator with pupils and staff

• is self-motivated with high expectations of self and others

• Hold at least an A - C pass in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

• Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration.

The successful applicant would be expected to:

• Work under direct supervision by the class teachers and at times be expected to use their own initiative to organise activities and tasks

• Use initiative and contribute to creating a stimulating and purposeful learning environment.

• Work in partnership with other teaching assistants

• Provide feedback to the class teacher on pupils progress

• Support the class teacher in planning differentiated work for pupils

• Create simple resources to support the pupils work, as appropriate

• Attend INSET days and training as identified by the Head teacher

• Undertake MDA supervision daily or as required

We are committed to a child-centered education and to ensuring that every child in our community has access to the highest possible standard of education.

We want to appoint staff, who share our high expectations of everyone in our community, who enjoy working as a member of a team and who take a solution-focused approach. We are also fully committed to a comprehensive programme of Professional Development for staff at all levels and to ensuring that Farnham CE Primary School is a great school to work in.

For further details please contact Farnham School Office on 01279 771339 or at admin@farnham.essex.sch.uk. Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures and this post is subject to successful medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

We are very proud of our two schools that make up the Federation. They are charming village schools situated in beautiful rural Essex, both with outstanding views of the countryside and both of which form the heart and soul of their respective villages.

Our Schools provide a caring, supportive environment for children to develop a love of learning and respect and understanding for others.

Each child is treated as an individual, with individual needs and abilities, and everyone is encouraged to try to achieve their best and to have high aspirations.

Our schools enable children to become self-confident and resourceful individuals, with a broad and varied skill set, in readiness for the next step of their schooling journey.

The schools share the same vision, values and ethos, which are nurtured in our small school environment.

Our lovely schools are led by our Head Teacher, Mrs Tracey Bratley, who is supported by her dedicated staff and Governing Body

For more information about the school, including our vision and values please visit our school website https://www.federationfarnhamrickling.co.uk/welcome/