Teaching Assistant

To work with individual children having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child’s statement where appropriate and\or groups of children as directed by the teacher. To provide support to the Headteacher\Teacher across a range of child centred activities to promote child development and learning.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who:

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  Has experience of supporting children with developmental needs.
• Has excellent communication skills and can evidence experience of working successfully within a team.
• Can provide evidence of how they have adapted planning to meet a child/children’s specific needs within a class and the impact of this.
• Can talk knowledgably about up to date theories and evidence-based approaches that support the progress of pupils.
• Can communicate effectively with parents/carers.
• Can liaise with outside agencies and follow professional advice provided by specialists.
• Shows initiative in making adaptions to the curriculum as well as working alongside the class teacher, following direction and planning provided.

This is a great opportunity to work alongside highly skilled practitioners in an outstanding school and to become part of a dedicated team of professionals who keep the children at the heart of everything they do.

Having the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.