Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternFull time, part time: Up to 22 hours per week. 08:50 - 13:50 Monday - Friday 39 weeks per year (term time, inclusive of INSET days.)Contract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£21,544 - £23,582 FTEActual salary£11,326 - £12,397 Pro RataWhat skills and experience we're looking forWhat we are looking forBe able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the child with whom you are supporting.Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.Be a confident and clear communicator with parents.Assist in preparing the classroom, receiving children and clearing awayAssist in planning activities and preparing materials to help the child access the curriculumSupport the child in class, group and individual activities, indoors and outdoors.Assist in monitoring the child's progress, assessing achievement and recording results and observations, sharing outcomes with the class teacherWhat the school offers its staff GLF Schools Employment OfferGLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and FlourishAccess to our highly competitive Local Government Pension SchemeFlexible working optionsGenerous holiday allowanceWork life and family friendly policiesEmployee wellbeing initiativesCareer pathways and talent managementAccess to a staff benefits portalCommunity and collaboration working modelCommitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.