Teaching Assistant

Job Description

We are looking to appointment a Teaching Assistant for our Lower Key Stage 2 Class.

This is a part time permanent position within school term only - 3consecutive days per week (flexible) 8.45am - 3.20pm

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Learning Support Assistant to take on a crucial role within our Year 3/4 class

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Class Teacher and other LSAs to support learning in the National Curriculum, Codes of Practice, School Policies and procedures.

We offer the opportunity of working in a school with:

a supportive and dedicated team
friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic pupils
supportive parents and Governing Board

You will need to:

be a team player as well as using your own initiative
have excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
be passionate about children's learning, social and emotional needs
be able to enthuse and motivate pupils
demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
be able to think creatively to make learning exciting to all pupils
have high expectations of children

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

St John the Baptist CE VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.

Information about the School

St John the Baptist CE VA Primary school is a small village school in a beautiful rural position. Our smallness is our distinct advantage. We pride ourselves on knowing all our children and their families, and value their individual strengths. As a Christian school we live our Vision in all we do and you will see this from the moment you walk through the door. Our children are always praised by visitors for the warmth of their welcome and impeccable behaviour.

Ofsted 2023 “Pupils are kind and tolerant. They treat adults and each other with respect”. “Pupils are happy and proud to attend St John the Baptist. They enjoy learning.”

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.