Teaching Assistant

Post: Teaching Assistant in Year 2. Salary: NJC Grade A3 (£25,949) Contract Type: Temporary in the first instance Contract Term: Full-time Responsible To: Headteacher and Key Stage One Leader Are you looking for a new challenge or do you want to start a career in education but want to build up your skills first? Then this is the job for you! We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our fun, inclusive team at Weetwood. We have high expectations of our teaching assistants; the successful candidate will be required to form a teaching partnership with their teacher and play a full part in all aspects of the school day. If you are someone who: - Possesses a good understanding of engaging children and eliciting their best; - Has a determined approach to the achievement of all children and doing “whatever it takes” to ensure children experience success; - Shows enthusiasm for a role in a school environment which sees pupils at its heart; - Possesses a commitment to your own professional development and ambitions for your future; - Has an appetite for collaboration with colleagues; - Has relevant knowledge and skills to meet the demand of the relevant Key Stage curriculum.