Teaching Assistant L3 (with Class Cover)

Western Primary School prides itself on being an inclusive and caring school. We welcome that the needs of all the children are different and make every effort to provide an inclusive approach to ensure that all these needs are met so that all the children can be successful.

Purpose of the Job (Training can be provided where needed)

We are offering an exciting opportunity to work with our fantastic staff team and children as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will work as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, providing support for teaching and learning across the school. The role will include covering classes during teachers’ Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time. All lessons and learning activities will be planned and provided by the curriculum lead, with the candidate responsible for delivering these effectively, managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive and safe learning environment. It will also include delivering small group interventions and classroom support.

We are interested in hearing from someone who:

·Has or wants to develop their experience working with children with varying ages and backgrounds.

·Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·Has the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

·Has a knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

·Has fantastic behaviour management skills.

·Can adapt to change effectively.

·Is interested in engaging with further training.

We can offer:

·A warm and welcoming school community where everyone is valued and staff wellbeing and workload is respected.

·A school which has the support of our parents and wider community.

·A caring and supportive whole school community in a fully inclusive setting.

·A school where teamwork is strong.

·Opportunities to continue your own professional development journey.

·CPD opportunities.

Safeguarding

Western Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare of Children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices and will ensure that our recruitment and selection process reflect this commitment. All ID and qualification checks will be made prior to appointment.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we may carry out online searches, including publicly available social media profiles, on shortlisted candidates. These checks help identify any information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and young people. Searches will be conducted fairly, consistently and in line with data protection requirements. Any relevant findings will be discussed with the candidate before recruitment decisions are made.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Contact for informal discussion:

Headteacher: Katy Baker

Visits to the school would be welcomed.