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Teaching Assistant
We are looking to appoint an experienced and inspiring teaching assistant to support our year 5pupils in their learning. This is a permanent, term time only post for 26 hours 15 minutes per week commencing 5th September 2017. The rate of pay for this post is Local Government Salary Band 2 Point 11 to 14.
The successful candidate will support the Classroom Teacher in the teaching and management of pupils in the classroom and playground, establishing good relationships with pupils and acting as a role model for them.
Your must have relevant experience and a minimum of English and mathematics at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent.
Key activities of the Teaching Assistant includes
- Supporting pupils in undertaking literacy, numeracy and other learning tasks
- Preparing the classroom for lessons
- Undertaking pupil record keeping
- Promoting good pupil behaviourEncouraging pupils to work independently and with others as appropriate
We offer the opportunity of working in a school with
- friendly and enthusiastic pupils
- an excellent team of teachers and teaching assistants
- a good professional development programme
Montgomery Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school for further information, visit our website www.montgomery-jun.org.uk to download an application pack or apply online at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk.
Information about the School
Montgomery Junior School is a three form Junior school located on the leafy, garrison estate. The school has well established links with the military community and are proud to serve the families locally.
Staff vacancies are rare due to the supportive team of staff and well behaved pupils. The school is set in extensive grounds with well kept facilities. . The school was inspected in November 2019 and was described as 'Good' in every category, with the potential to move to outstanding. The most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2019) commented on " the welcoming and supportive ethos of the school." and also the fact that "Pupils work hard in lessons to achieve their best."