Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£21,189.00 - £21,968.00 Annually (FTE)Teaching Assistant job summaryDownton CofE Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, passionate and innovative Teaching Assistant, to join our wonderful team. The successful candidate will be a good team player, have a flexible approach and have the ability to develop positive behaviour strategies with children.Applicants will be committed to supporting pupil's learning and be enthusiastic to help pupils surpass their expectations.This post is for 5 mornings a week as a Teaching Assistant and an hour a day as a Midday Supervisor AssistantWe are looking for candidates who: Experience of working within a primary school with a working knowledge across EYFS/KS1/KS2 Can build relationships with and nurture pupils to enable positive educational outcomes Good subject knowledge, particularly in English and Maths Excellent communication skills Experience of supporting pupils with additional needsTo request a tour of the school or discuss the role in anyway please contact: 01725 510556 or email [email protected] are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.Commitment 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 jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.