Teaching Assistant

Gaywood Primary School, have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join their highly successful and dedicated team.

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

As part of our school community, the Teaching Assistant will embody and promote our core values of Respect, Resilience, Ambition, and Diversity in all interactions.

Start Date: To Be Arranged

Salary: Support Scale C

Temporary 28.75 hours per week, term time plus one week

Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

Website: https://www.gaywoodprimary.co.uk/

Main Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:

·        Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access Individual Teaching Plans (ITP’s) under the direction of the teacher.

·        Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

·        Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

·        Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

·        Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.

·        Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.

·        Uphold the Code of Conduct of the School.

Support for the Curriculum

·        Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes.

Support for the School

·        Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures especially those relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

·        Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

·        Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the School

·        Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

·        Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Promotion of School Values

There is a requirement for this post holder to:

·        Contribute to whole school events as and when required.

·        Positively support the work of West Norfolk Academies Trust and develop strong working relationships with Trust staff to ensure the school maximises the benefits from the Trust partnership.

For a full job description please click the link below.

Closing Date for Applications: 17th March 2025

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: To be arranged

How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.