teaching assistant

Chadlington Primary School values all members of the school community. We are looking to appoint a motivated teaching assistant to join our dedicated and happy team. The successful candidate will support teachers and work with individual children and groups across the primary age range during the school day and demonstrate commitment to helping children become successful learners. An interest in outdoor learning, gardening and the natural world is desirable. We are looking for a creative problem-solver with good initiative, who is passionate about improving outcomes for children. We are committed to inspiring a love of learning and our teaching assistants play a very important part in the life of the school and its involvement in the wider community. Good literacy and numeracy skills and a willingness to learn are essential. You will also possess the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents. If you enjoy working in a fast paced and creative environment we can offer you the support that you will need to progress. A sense of humour is appreciated. General responsibilities

• Chadlington is a welcoming and vibrant school set in a peaceful village setting.
• Support teaching and learning throughout the school as directed.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school as set out by the Headteacher and be aware of and support difference, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
• Develop constructive relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues, support agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Uphold the values, policies and procedures of the school.
• Be proactive in your own career and professional development.
• Complete all training and safeguarding requirements.
• Take appropriate responsibility for your health, safety and welfare, and the health and safety of pupils, visitors, and work colleagues in accordance with the requirements of legislation and adopted policies; including responsibility for raising concerns with the Headteacher or Line Manager.
• Duties and responsibilities may change, at the discretion of the Headteacher as requirements and responsibilities change.
  
  Start Date: As soon as possible following all necessary statutory checks. Contract: Permanent (on successful completion of a 6 month probationary period). Hours: 30 hours per week. 8.30 - 3.30pm Monday to Friday. (Lunch 12-1pm, not included). Salary type: Support Staff Salary Details: Grade 4 (SCP 4 - 5) £26,429 (FTE)