Teaching Assistant Grade 4

12 month Fixed Term Contract

27.5 hours per week, term time only

POST DETAILS 

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Teaching assistant to join our fabulous team. You would be required to support whole class learning in the classroom and also support children in small groups and on a 1:1 basis as required. 

INTRODUCTION TO THE SCHOOL

Outwoods Primary School is a very special place, and we are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can ‘Dream Big and Aim High’. 

We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Teaching Assistant, who can inspire our pupils to achieve their very best. 

We welcome applications from excellent practitioners who have:  

•           Excellent classroom practice and can lead a room and adapt provision to meet need

•           Experience and expertise in supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and those with a diagnosis of autism, particularly with pupils who are pre-verbal or at the earliest stages of language development

•           The ability to support and develop communication-friendly and emotionally supportive environments

•           The ability to adapt provision for pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring inclusive and high-quality learning experiences. 

FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THE POST

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will: 

•           be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner

•           support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience

•           be committed to providing learners with superb knowledge, skills and understanding through an irresistible learning adventure

•           have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest possible standard

•           be committed to their own professional learning

•           be able to contribute and support the school's relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child

•           be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.