Teaching Assistant Full Time

We have a new full time Teaching Assistant post for 31.25 hours per week. Days of work will be Monday – Friday.

At St Faith & St Martin Church of England Junior School, we regard all our Teaching Assistants as an integral part of our Teaching Team and we are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our caring team.  The candidate will be based in a classroom in Key Stage 2.

We are looking for a dedicated teaching assistant who is friendly and adaptable and who enjoys using their initiative, is keen to develop pupils’ learning and willing to get involved in the wider life of the school. Professional development is available and encouraged.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

An understanding of teaching phonics and basic numeracy strategies;

Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and other professionals;

Experience of working in a similar role;

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;

Flexibility and adaptability;

A willingness to learn and develop existing skills;

A sense of humour

To uphold our church school values.