Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Canterbury seeks a motivated individual to support children with additional needs. The role involves promoting communication skills and overcoming learning barriers while working collaboratively within a dedicated team. Applicants should have NVQ2/GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, excellent communication skills, and a good sense of humour. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact the students' lives and contribute positively to the school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work on own initiative.
• Demonstrated positive relationships with children.
• Valuable development opportunity within the school.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs to overcome barriers to learning.
• Promote language and communication skills.

Skills

Great communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Sense of humour

Education

NVQ2/GCSE Maths and English

Job description

At St Nicholas School we are looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated individual to join our dedicated, experienced and skilled team of support staff within our various sites. The successful applicants will have proven ability to work to their own initiative and be able to demonstratepositive relationships with Children.

Our school offers a valuable development opportunity for the successful candidate to learn from expert colleagues and make a significant contribution and impact within the school. Your ideas, opinions and contribution will be valued and you will be encouraged to use your many talents to the full. The post is supporting children with additional needs to overcome a range of barriers to learning and to help promote their language and communication skills.

Applications are invited from individuals who have at least NVQ2/GCSE Maths and English, great communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and a good sense of humour!

St Nicholas school and all personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to satisfactory references, online checks and an enhanced disclosure for the DBS.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Previous applicants need not apply.