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Post: - One to one Teaching Assistant
Hours: - 20.5 hours per week, divided between two pupils
Contact: - Fixed term
Salary - 2020 Scale 4
We are looking for a part time (20.5 hours per week) Teaching Assistant to join our amazing school.
Candidates should have:
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Good organisational skills
Experience working 1:1 with children with high levels of need
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
Excellent verbal communication skills
Active listening skills
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and a commitment to ongoing training in this area
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school structures.
There are over 20 schools in this partnership with many CPD and learning opportunities.
In return we can offer:
- A supportive leadership team
- Pupils who enjoy learning and love coming to school
- A friendly and supportive school community
- A calm, loving ethos to work in and be part of
- Close links with our parish church
- The opportunity to be part of the school's development this year, helping to shape the direction of teaching and learning.
Visits are welcome. Please contact the school office on 01255 830234 for an appointment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For further information please contact Mrs Webb, Finance Partner for Rolph and Weeley St Andrew's.Completed application forms should be emailed to Lisa.Webb@dcvst.org
Closing date: 7th October 2021
Shortlisting: 8th October 2021
Interviews: 13th October 2021