Teaching Assistant

“Inspire, Achieve, Succeed”. Small School, Big Heart, Great Start! Despite our small size, our belief of “Inspire, Achieve, Succeed” ensures all children strive to reach their goals. Our whole school ethos is based around our HEART values, where as a school community we believe in creating a culture of honesty, compassion and mutual respect. Working alongside our partner school - Wygate Park Academy, and with the Voyage Multi-Academy Trust, our pupils have access to superb ranges of additional facilities and resources. If you are fully committed to seeking the best outcomes for all children, see challenge as an opportunity and have a good sense of humour - then we could be the place for you! We have a passion for reading at the heart of our curriculum, and with our belief in “No Outsiders” ensuring that we truly embrace the idea of inclusion and that everything we do, and say, embodies the “All different, Everyone Welcome” motto.

Key Responsibilities:

You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide support for pupils with, and without, EHCPs, helping them to access the curriculum, develop independence, and thrive socially and emotionally. Support the classroom teacher in delivering lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment. Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts. Prepare and organise classroom materials and resources Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents when required.

Benefits:

Generous pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling, 24/7 GP service and wellbeing services 2 Wellbeing Days per academic year Employee Benefits Platform including hundreds of discounts on many highstreet retailers and financial wellbeing hub Cycle to Work Scheme

Essential criteria:

English and Maths GCSE, Grade C/4 or equivalent

Desirable Criteria:

Experience working with children with SEND, particularly those with EHCPs Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advert