Teaching Assistant (Jarvis Brook School)

Jarvis Brook School is a highly-aspirational school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will primarily support teachers in delivering high-quality education and provide targeted assistance to students across a range of subjects and abilities.

We are looking some a person who can:

• Work across the whole school (Nursery to Year 6)

• Work closely with teaching staff to support learning of small groups or individuals with a range of needs to ensure positive outcomes for all

• Promote a positive inclusive learning environment

• Assist with classroom resources & lesson preparation materials

• Assist in the presentation of display materials

• Contribute to the management of childrens behaviour both in the classroom and on the playground as required

• Be an effective role model for childrens behaviour

• Contribute to the health and well-being of our children

• Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for children and staff

• Recognise and work to confidentiality Child Protection procedures Health and Safety and all the schools policies

• Support teaching staff or senior colleagues with routine administration

• Contribute to the maintenance of childrens safety and security

• Provide lunch cover duties

• Be involved in extracurricular activities (e.g. clubs activities trips open days presentation evenings)

• Assist with special activities in the school within school hours

• (e.g. sports days plays concerts open days)

• Work in collaboration with the Headteacher to help make Jarvis Brook School the very best it can be!

Requirements:

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Previous experience working with children or young people (preferred)

• Patience empathy and a genuine passion for education

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate) desirable but not essential

What we can offer:

• Friendly colleagues who support one another and work collaboratively
• Wonderful students who work hard are thoughtful and kind
• Professional development opportunities

We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact the school office for an application pack.

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Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post.