Teaching Assistant

Middleton; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and self-help skills. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 and GCSEs in English and Maths. Responsibilities include working closely with teachers to enhance educational outcomes for students, especially those requiring additional support. The role offers a positive working environment, career development opportunities, and private healthcare, with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Career development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Must have a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Experience working with children, especially those with physical support needs.
• Ability to become an outstanding member of the teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing all aspects of learning.
• Work closely with class teacher, SENDCo, and assistant headteacher.
• Communicate with parents and carers about child's progress.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Team player

Ability to manage time

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

GCSE in English (C or above)

GCSE in Maths (C or above)

Job description

We are looking to appoint a friendly and caring experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role will be Mon-Fri working from 8.30 - 3.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch.

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated to making a difference to children's learning. You will need to enjoy working with children and be passionate and committed to helping children develop as independent and confident individuals. This role will help support pupils to access all aspects of learning and self-help skills and will include working with children who have physical support needs. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and assistant headteacher.

You will need to have a NVQ level 3 and a GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (C or above) with a high standard of written and spoken English.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Is a committed practitioner with high expectations of our children and of themselves
• Is passionate about teaching and learning and has the ability and dedication to become an outstanding member of our team
• Is hardworking, a team player and has a sense of humour
• Is able to work on their own initiative and manage and organise their time effectively
• Can confidently communicate with parents, carers and class teachers to keep them informed of a child's/pupil's progress

In return we offer the successful candidate:

• A positive and caring working environment
• A friendly, dedicated, and supportive staff team
• A well-resourced working environment
• Excellent opportunities for career development
• Investment in CPD
• Private healthcare

Further information and videos of the school can be found on our website www.beechfield.herts.sch.uk.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Declaration Form prior to interview.

When recruiting and selecting staff, the Trust is required to comply with all relevant employment legislation to ensure we are recruiting within the law as well as complying with the Trust’s Equality Policy. The Selection Criteria document is critical in the process and sets out the requirements which the person appointed should have in order to perform the duties of the post satisfactorily and against which applicants will be assessed. The selection criteria will be used throughout the recruitment process as an objective test of assessing candidates at shortlisting, test and interview stages. Shortlisting will be completed by assessing against the advertised person specification. Our interviews will always include relevant questions relating to child protection and/or safeguarding, and will usually involve a child centred task.