Teaching Partner

We are looking for a Teaching Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join Waterwells Primary School in Quedgeley, Gloucester and to become an integral member of the Teaching Partner team.

This post is part time, 13 hours / 2 days per week, working Thursdays and Fridays (initially within Key stage 1/ the infants).

Waterwells Primary is a two form entry Primary school with its own Pre-school, catering for children aged 3-11. At Waterwells Primary, we have high expectations, and the needs of our pupils are at the heart of all we do. Our aim is to provide a caring and safe environment for our children to become confident, caring, resilient and curious; we encourage them to achieve the very best that they can across every area of the curriculum.

Our Teaching Partners work alongside our Class Teachers, supporting teaching and learning across all areas of the curriculum as well as supporting the children’s social and emotional development and needs. The role requires teaching of small groups and leading interventions.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

You will need:

•  To be an excellent practitioner
• To have high expectations of all children
• To have excellent behaviour management skills
• To have a strong commitment to raising standards whilst also being able to make learning fun
• To be able to work well as part of a team
• To have an understanding of the needs of all children and to be supportive of the Thrive approach in supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs

What’s in it for you:

•  Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 8th March at midday. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.