KS1 Teaching Assistant Maternity cover (1 year contract)

Hours of work: 8:30 – 3:45 Monday to Friday

39 weeks per year (Term time + 1 week)

Maternity cover (1 year contract)

Grade: 5/6

Required: as soon as possible

We are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our KS1 team.

Do you have experience working in schools? Do you have a good understanding of children’s needs, including those special educational needs? If you are able to use your own initiative and want to help improve our children’s futures, we would be very interested to meet you.

Can you give us;

• Dedication, enthusiasm and commitment
• Knowledge of continuous provision and the importance of the environment both inside and outdoors
• Knowledge of interventions that support children in speech, language and communication
• Understanding of the key role played by support staff in the education of children
• A range of experience delivering interventions with a proven track record
• Knowledge of effective behaviour strategies for children with SEMH and/or ASD
• A holistic, inclusive and positive approach
• Team work and a commitment to self-development
• A good level of numeracy, grammar and literacy
• Effective communication skills

If so, we can offer you;

• An excellent team of people to work with, in a wonderful atmosphere
• Training opportunities and support
• Friendly, happy children
• Cakes and chocolate!

We would love to meet you. Why don’t you call us to look around to see for yourself?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information please contact the school office.

Culture and ethos:

• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time.  Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

Safeguarding

The safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.

Equalities

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DONESC) has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its academies and in the employment of people. The post holder will ensure that the DONESC meets its statutory obligations in relation to all aspects of equalities legislation. This post involves regular travel around the Diocese and maybe some evening and weekend work. This job description is not an exhaustive document. It reflects the duties and responsibilities applicable at the time of issue. Details and emphasis are subject to amendment and revision in the light of the changing of DONESC.