KS1 Teaching Assistant

We are looking to recruit dedicated and nurturing individuals, preferably with experience of working with children with additional needs, who are committed to ensuring all pupils have equality of opportunity to access the curriculum regardless of their barriers and be involved in the fullness of school life. The role will involve both one-to-one work with specific pupils and small group work, leading interventions needed to support their development and academic progress plus other duties such as supervising children in the dining hall and outside in the playground.

• Enjoy working with children with additional needs, including 1-1 support


• Positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children


• Demonstrate a commitment towards raising standards within a school community


• Have an understanding of numeracy skills and literacy in the primary curriculum


• Be able to deliver a range of intervention programs


• Be committed to professional development & developing their skills in the classroom


• Be creative and enjoy making their interventions fun in order to inspire, motivate, engage and enthuse our pupils to love learning and aspire for great things


• Be a team player with good communication skills


• Have a range of effective positive behaviour management skills


• Be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community


• Have a commitment to the school's Christian values of Love, Compassion and Respect.


The successful candidate may:

• Have experience of working with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.


• Have additional relevant/specialist skills that will be beneficial to working with children.


We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, considerate pupils who are keen to learn


• A friendly, welcoming school with hard working and dedicated staff


• Opportunities for professional development


• A well-resourced learning environment
  
  The King's School is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We particularly welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented in our workforce at present. We are respectful of all individuals' race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.
  
  Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 8.30am to 3.30pm.


Start Date: As soon as possible

Pay scale: Scale 4 of the LBRUT Support Staff Scale (Actual salary for 19.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, £13,126 to £13,731)

The King's C of E Primary School is a high achieving, highly sought after voluntary aided primary school with motivated pupils, talented, hardworking staff and supportive parents and Governors.

''Promoting equality and celebrating diversity are threads that run through day-to-day school life'' (OFSTED 2023)

"The school goes to great lengths to integrate all children with Christian love and care. They know 'everyone has their own special talent' and that teachers work hard to make their school 'a unique and happy place' offering exciting and creative opportunities." (SIAMS 2016)