Higher Level Teaching Assistant

For Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, we are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who has: A Level 3 qualification in Forest School/Teaching/Outdoor Learning or other relevant qualification, or, be willing to undertake this. Current First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications or be willing to undertake training. Initiative, self-starter and a positive, can do-attitude. Experience of behaviour strategies and SEN would be an advantage. Fun and drive to be part of a developing team. A passion for nature and getting children outdoors. Flexibility: occasionally due to changes in the school programme, you need to be able to think on your feet and respond to sudden changes to plans. Drive to develop yourself within the role, a commitment to the role and being able to deliver the core hours. In addition: Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to prepare and deliver lessons to individuals, groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, i.e. for PPA or leadership duties. Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Will need to be able to cover classes across the school. Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion. Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be. Has the ability to encourage every child to learn, aspire and achieve. Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference.