An exciting opportunity has arisen at Crofton Infants School, to appoint a highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our superb team. We are very proud of our school's caring, positive and encouraging atmosphere. We work hard to provide a supportive and stimulating environment where every child can reach their full potential and where children can develop independence, confidence and self-esteem.

The successful candidate: 

• Will be committed to inclusion and developing the full potential of all children

• Have a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development within the post

• Cares about children and improving their life chances through positive school experiences

• Is able to assist the class teacher and other professionals as appropriate in the development of suitable educational activities

• Will be a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom and develop positive working relationships with parents

• Is a good communicator and able to work well in a team

• Is patient, able to stay calm, listen, and value children’s views

• Will support the ethos, vision and values of the school, abiding by policies and procedures

In return we can offer:

• The support and expertise of the school's outstanding leadership team and governing body with a       clear vision of raising standards of teaching and learning

• Children who love learning  

• A stimulating and creative learning environment

• An opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff

• A happy and caring school community

• A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the primary academies within Waterton Academy Trust

• The opportunity to contribute to school improvement

• A health and wellbeing package

• A cycle to work scheme

• An excellent pension package