Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours per week & 38 weeks per year – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

Christow Primary School is a very special place to work. Our popular school is situated in an attractive elevated position at the heart of Christow Parish and enjoys picturesque grounds, with a forest school site, adventure playground and gardening area. Our dedicated team of staff and governors work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where learners and staff can flourish. Our aims are straightforward. We strive to develop the intellectual, spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs of each child through inspirational teaching and opportunities. We value the positive and sustained support of the parents to achieve this. Please come and visit us and see for yourself! Please contact Amy Yeo, Headteacher, at reception@christowprimary.org.uk to arrange a visit.

We are looking to appoint a full-time teaching assistant to join our team to support pupils across the school. Full training will be provided.

We are seeking a teaching assistant that:

• Has excellent communication skills leading to effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is committed to raising standards for young people
• Has a personal philosophy which supports the ethos and values of the school
• Has the ability to support rich and creative learning experiences
• Has the ability to support maths/literacy.
• Will be committed to supporting children to make good progress within their curriculum and inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
• Is kind, patient, enthusiastic and compassionate with a lively, fun outlook and a curious and creative mind.

We can offer you:

• Motivated and enthusiastic pupils
• Initial training as well as in school and Trust-wide support and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated and committed colleagues
• Commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS checks and reference checks. Christow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.