Job Description
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We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and committed teaching assistant to join the team at our creative, friendly primary school. The role will involve working alongside the class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.
The successful applicant will be someone with:
● Recent experience of working, understanding and supporting children within an educational setting
● a knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning phonics
● Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
● A commitment to achieving the best for every child.
● Be highly motivated.
● Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
● The ability to follow direction but also be proactive and use own initiative
● Experience of supporting children with SEMH needs is desirable
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
You will be joining part of a nurturing and professional team, committed to staff development. Further details and application packs are available from the school office admin@dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a popular and friendly school in spacious and well-established grounds. We have an outstanding curriculum, based on first hand child centred experiences. We are very well resourced for all curriculum areas and our wonderful school library reflects the importance we place on the enjoyment of books and reading. As a Training School for the Cambridge University Primary PGCE course, we can provide many training and development opportunities for our own staff.