Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated professional to join our friendly and supportive staff as a Teaching Assistant. This will involve supporting a teacher within a classroom situation as well as working with small groups of children across the school, both within and outside the class and delivering interventions to improve outcomes for all. Experience of working with children and using positive behaviour management strategies, liaising with a range of professionals and good organisational skills are essential.

This is an ideal position for anyone with previous experience of working with children in a school setting. It is essential to have energy, the ability to communicate well, make good relationships with others, grasp ideas quickly and show initiative. 

Our children want:

•     To be set high expectations

•     To be inspired to learn

•     Someone who will understand and celebrate their different backgrounds and meet their individual needs

•     To have ownership of their school and learning.

We are looking for a person who:

•     Puts their heart and soul into ensuring that the children in their care have the best possible learning opportunities

•     Is a dedicated team player

•     Has outstanding interpersonal skills, being able to empower, challenge and motivate colleagues and children

•     Brings a sense of humour and is able to keep things in perspective

We can offer you an excellent working school environment where staff are happy, enthusiastic, positive and dedicated. We have a strong and clear vision to move forward with an engaging curriculum, which develops and celebrates the potential of each child.

Amesbury Archer Primary School, part of Magna Learning Partnership, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced DBS clearance. A Social Media check will be carried out on all applicants invited to interview.

Amesbury Archer Primary School will not discriminate in any area of employment and confirms its commitment to equality of opportunity in all areas. Applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.