Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Part-Time Teaching Assistant Required

at Blenheim Primary School

16 hours per week - Wednesday to Friday (days could change based on the needs of the school)

Term Time only

Actual Salary £7,313.72 per annum

Are you looking to extend your experience of working with children? We have the opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our team of support staff to support children with SEND both within the classroom and playground.

Applications are welcome from both experienced Teaching Assistants and those considering this, or teaching, as a career.

The successful candidate will:

Have an understanding of positive behaviour management, the SEND Code of Practice and supporting young children
Be enthusiastic about working with a range of pupils with differing needs and abilities
Show initiative and a keenness to be involved in all aspects of school life
Take a flexible approach to working
Have a proven track record of good working relationships and professionalism
Feel confident in working independently with small groups of pupils and individuals

Closing date - 4th October

Interview Date - 13th October

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.