Teaching Assistant 1 to 1

The children, staff and Governors of Woodlands Primary School are looking to appoint a creative, imaginative and enthusiastic practitioner to work as a 1 to 1 class teaching assistant.

The post will involve providing social, emotional, educational and welfare support to our children.

The successful applicant will have:

• good Literacy and Numeracy skills

• the ability to work alongside the Class Teacher and a small team of  TA's.

• high expectations and the ability to motivate pupils

• a calm personality, patience and good sense of humour

• level 3 qualification

• good knowledge, understanding and experience of the curriculum and Development Matters

• be motivated and work well as part of a team

• a caring and calm attitude 

• good communication skills 

• ability to demonstrate the ability to work under own initiative and respond to the needs of the   pupils 

• ability to be flexible 

In return we can offer the successful candidate:

• the chance to work in our successful school where ‘Pupils’ learning and welfare are clearly ‘at the heart’ of everything the school does’ Ofsted July 2018.

• a school that welcomes ideas for development and innovation

• happy and hardworking children

• a vibrant school curriculum

• a school with a caring and supportive ethos where everyone is valued

• a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team

• a commitment to your personal professional development

Hours of work:  5 mornings per week  - 8.50 – 12.30 

Contract type: Permanent