What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a strong candidate who is confident in covering classes in Key Stage 2. The candidate will be based in Y6 in the first instance supporting teaching and learning across our three classes of 20 pupils and covering classes when the teacher has PPA or other release.
The candidate MUST have had this experience before and know the KS2 Curriculum. This role would suit ECTs who have not been successful in securing their first post.
Duties:
- Assist the class teacher delivering engaging lessons
- Provide some one-to-one support for children with special educational needs
- Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils with their social, emotional, and personal care needs
- Supervise and engage children during playtime and other activities
- Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and other professionals
- Covering the class during meetings and PPA time.
Requirements:
- Degree/Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
- Strong communication skills to interact with students, staff, and parents
- Knowledge of lesson planning, including core subjects
- Passion for educating and supporting children in their learning journey
What the school offers its staff
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to make a difference in children's lives
- Friendly, happy children
- Friendly, happy staff.
Further details about the role
This role will require the candidate to work on Training Days.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our 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 disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.