Higher Level Teaching Assistant

At Opossum, we believe that all pupils deserve high quality education which engages, inspires and challenges; so that everyone meets their full potential. We strive to create safe and happy learning environments which promote independence and high expectations of all. We are committed to providing opportunities which promote open mindedness, empathy and celebration of the rich and diverse communities which we serve; so that everyone is able to contribute positively to society. We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle choices so that our pupils develop physically, emotionally and morally. We are determined that our pupils will be successful and will leave us as confident, highly educated members of the community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be based at Newport School.

We are looking for someone with:

 A positive outlook who is able to ensure the children are at the heart of all your actions

 A passion for empowering children to reach their maximum potential

 Has experience of working with children with additional or special needs

 Excellent written and spoken communication skills

 Excellent ICT competency in all Microsoft Packages and a working knowledge of Apple systems.

 Excellent organisational skills

 Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team

 Ability to work in a highly pressured environment to meet demands and deadlines

 Willingness to work flexibly