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
Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.
Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.
We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.
Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.