teaching assistant

The Governing Body of St Oswald's CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hard-working and enthusiastic Classroom Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team at St Oswald's CE Primary School. The role is as initially a temporary teaching assistant to support the learning and development of pupils across the classroom, including leading work with small groups and supporting the needs of individual children 1:1 within and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will be expected to provide general classroom and wider school support, working alongside the teachers to enhance the delivery of the curriculum, manage resources and support learning. Experience of working within a school environment is essential and experience of delivering small group interventions would be an advantage. Applicants should state any further areas of expertise they may be able to bring to the role. This position will be part of our support staff and will involve supporting across the
school and nursery when needed, starting as soon as possible.

St Oswald's CE Primary School is a friendly, caring school. We deliver an excellent, exciting education within a happy, caring and supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with delightful children as part of a dedicated and inspired staff team.

· Be a good classroom practitioner

· Be sensitive to the needs of individual learners

· Be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun

· Be passionate about good teaching and learning

· Have good English and Maths skills

· Be responsible and resourceful

· Have relevant qualifications

· Be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need

· Have a positive, cheerful attitude

· Be able to work effectively as part of a team

· Be able to reflect the values of our Church school

We can offer:

· opportunity for individualised CPD and other training

· a caring, committed, friendly and hard-working staff

· happy, well-behaved, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and enjoy learning

The duties and responsibilities allocated to the post will be based on the skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications of the individual appointed, this post is being offered as a TA2 pay scale post.