Teaching Assistant
West Acton Primary School
Ealing
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 January 2017
Job overview
West Acton is a popular and vibrant primary school in the multicultural borough of Ealing, London. We have recently completed an extensive building programme due to expansion. We now benefit from state of the art facilities in every classroom and have recently opened our ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision) in September 2016. The ARP provides a base for up to 21 pupils with statutory assessments. These pupils will be taught in the ARP and will also integrate into mainstream classes for some of their lessons.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant with experience of working with pupils with a range of special needs including autism. The role will be based in the ARP initially working with Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils.
The successful candidate will be a skilled and reflective practitioner who is adaptable and has high expectations for all pupils. Experience and a sound working knowledge of how to support pupils with SEN are essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be an expectation together with the ability to work as part of a collaborative and supportive team
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- Has an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
- Has experience of working in a primary or special school setting working 1:1 with pupils with ASC
- Excellent verbal, written communication and ICT skills
- Is an effective team member able to work closely with colleagues
- Has experience at delivering specialist interventions such as speech and language programmes
- Has proven themselves to be flexible and able to use their initiative
- Demonstrates good organisational skills and can prioritise
- Has a friendly, caring and calm manner
- Is committed to promoting the highest standards of learning and behaviour for all pupils
We will offer you:
- a happy, caring learning community where children behave well and are enthusiastic and eager to learn
- a committed, dynamic and ambitious staff team and supportive governing body
- a commitment to your professional development
Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office on 020 8992 3144 to arrange a visit.
An application pack can be downloaded from our school website www.westactonprimaryschool.org and should be emailed once completed to: admin@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk
We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk.
Closing date: application forms to be submitted to the school by 12 noon on Friday 27th January 2017
Interview date: Monday 6th February 2017
WEST ACTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
NOEL ROAD
ACTON
LONDON
Postcode W3 0JL
Telephone number (020) 8992 3144
Website www.westactonprimaryschool.org
About West Acton Primary School
West Acton Primary is a vibrant and successful community school. The school encourages all pupils to strive for success, pursue their dreams, and support and respect others. The school is at an exciting time as we are in the process of expanding from 2 to 3 forms of entry with an onsite Additionally Resourced Provision for 21 pupils. We are currently 3 forms of entry in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.
We have high expectations of our pupils both academically and socially, children are encouraged to support one another and reflect on their learning in order to become lifelong learners. We provide a wealth of extra-curricular activities which aim to stimulate and provide new opportunities to all pupils. We encourage pupils to be innovative in their approach to learning, whilst working both as a group and independently.
We aim to prepare learners for their next steps and hope that West Acton Primary will form strong foundations for the future.
School Values
• We are a happy, well organised school where learning comes first
• We provide access to a creative and balanced curriculum
• We take pride in our school and ourselves
• We listen and there is always someone who will help
• We value ourselves and each other
• We respect each other’s cultures and religions
• We enable both pupils and staff to develop their aspirations, skills and self esteem
• We work closely with others
• We are safe and secure.
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