The Learning for Life Trust is looking to appoint for Fairfield Primary School, a positive and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant, who will provide high quality support to children in our setting. The appointment will be a temporary post, linked to a period of Maternity Leave.

You will have at least an NVQ 3 in supporting teaching and learning skills or the equivalent and have experience of working with children across the primary phase. We need someone who:

Has a good working knowledge of the principles of the Primary Curriculum.

Has experience of supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis both in class and in interventions.

Enjoys working with children and can form positive and supportive relationships with children, adults and parents/guardians.

Is committed to working in the outdoor classroom.

Can demonstrate positive and consistent behaviour management.

Can be flexible and is able to demonstrate the ability to work and contribute to working as part of a large team.

Can take the lead when covering short term, unplanned absence.

Is reliable and has a good sickness and punctuality record.

A skilled, creative and supportive team working with friendly children and supportive parents.

An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward looking, ambitious organisation that believes in developing its staff to become the best they can be.

A school that is consistently focussed on making a positive impact on pupils and the community.

Opportunities to collaborate with local schools and be part of a developing a Multi Academy Trust.