Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Lydd; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for children in KS1/KS2. The role requires relevant qualifications and experience in a school environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, alongside a commitment to supporting children with special educational needs. The school values teamwork and offers bespoke training opportunities for staff.

Benefits

Bespoke training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Positive school culture

Qualifications

• Experience working within a school environment.
• Ability to work with children with SEND.
• Passion for securing positive outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Support children with 1:1 learning.
• Engage with children in KS1/KS2.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Motivation to support children

Advocacy for SEND needs

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in our school with our children who require 1:1 support. The position is for 30 hours per week 39 weeks a year (term time).

We are a happy school with a big heart in coastal Greatstone next to our beautiful beach.

Do you enjoy the thrill of helping children learn within a fun and caring team?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented TA to support our children within KS1/KS2. The applicant will need to have relevant qualifications and current experience of working within a school.

Are you:

• passionate about securing positive outcomes for children?
• highly motivated, organised and flexible in the way you work to best meet children's needs?
• an effective communicator, highly skilled in building positive relationships with children, parents and professionals?
• a strong advocate of support for children with SEND needs to achieve their best outcomes through inclusive practice?

Then you sound like the perfect addition to our friendly team!

We can offer you a friendly school with children who are delightful, warm and who strive to do well. We believe strongly in developing all members of our team through bespoke training. We also have excellent relationships with our parents and extra- curricular opportunities are important to our children.

Interested? Visits to the school are welcome. Please call the school office to make an appointment to see the Headof School or Deputy Head. We are looking forward to meeting you.

The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service along with all other relevant employment checks