Teaching Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our dedicated support staff team at Whitchurch Combined School. We are looking for a hardworking, resilient person with a sense of fun who will always put the children first and is able to respond appropriately to the wide ranging needs of our pupils. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Work with and support individual children and groups on specific activities;
• Constructively help children participate in activities by adapting and/or interpreting lessons and instructions accordingly.
• Implement support plans for identified child / children;
• Assist with the general management, supervision and organisation of children and any resources related to the children's needs.
• Assist with the supervision of children within the classroom and all other areas of the school as necessary.
• Undertake lunchtime duties and supervision
  
  We are looking for candidates who can show that they have:
• Previous experience of working with children is essential.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ideally have experience of working with children with special educational needs, or are willing to undertake training
• The ability to use their own initiative;
• The ability to show patience, always remaining calm and consistent;
• A warm and approachable manner towards others
• Well organised but also flexible enough to respond to the needs and enthusiasms of the children.
Above all we are looking for someone who has a belief in the unlimited potential of every pupil. If you think that person is you, we would be delighted to meet you!

Whitchurch Combined School is a village school just north of Aylesbury. Our vision is that every child attending our school will have the opportunity to develop their full academic and personal potential in a caring and stimulating environment. We pride ourselves in providing an excellent, exciting, broad and balanced curriculum and ensuring high standards in the core subjects of Reading, Writing and Maths. We aim to equip all pupils to develop as independent learners, have excellent social and emotional skills and fulfil their potential. Our pupils have positive attitudes to learning, high standards of behaviour and a pride in their school. This is nurtured by supportive parents, carers and governors, inspiring and skilled teachers and excellent support staff. We are a committed and enthusiastic team and are looking for the right person to join us.