Teaching Assistant

Edgewood Primary School is looking to appoint a highly skilled part-time Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role will be working with children with special educational needs and supporting within a team of classes in our school (Key stage to be determined). The successful candidate will be: Qualified as a teaching assistant Enthusiastic Proactive Able to demonstrate they can think on their feet to solve problems Able to keep the provision running effectively and meeting the needs of these children Be committed to inclusion of the children they work with Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff Able to maintain a positive outlook and cheerful personality Adapt planned curriculum to meet needs The successful candidate should have a clear understanding of supporting children with a range of special educational needs. This is a permanent post for two days a week working as a job share. There may be an opportunity for additional hours subject to funding. Our school is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media search in line with KCSIE. The County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.