Teaching Assistant

Post: Teaching Assistant in Year 2.

Salary: NJC Grade A3 (£25,949)

Contract Type: Temporary in the first instance

Contract Term: Full-time

Responsible To: Headteacher and Key Stage One Leader

Are you looking for a new challenge or do you want to start a career in education but want to build up your skills first? Then this is the job for you!

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our fun, inclusive team at Weetwood. We have high expectations of our teaching assistants; the successful candidate will be required to form a teaching partnership with their teacher and play a full part in all aspects of the school day.

If you are someone who:

- Possesses a good understanding of engaging children and eliciting their best;

- Has a determined approach to the achievement of all children and doing “whatever it takes” to ensure children experience success;

- Shows enthusiasm for a role in a school environment which sees pupils at its heart;

- Possesses a commitment to your own professional development and ambitions for your future;

- Has an appetite for collaboration with colleagues;

- Has relevant knowledge and skills to meet the demand of the relevant Key Stage curriculum.