Teaching Assistant

Main purpose of role This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help us in the development of our new school as it grows. This role is working alongside class teachers to provide support for all the children to flourish in their learning and development. The role will also expect the person to work closely with children with SEND whilst raising self-esteem for all children and to promote and uphold the Vision, Ethos and Values of our school. We have a dedicated staff team and are committed to excellence in all we do. The school’s Christian Ethos promotes love and kindness and respectful relationships with everyone in our community. There are plenty of opportunities for CPD and strong commitment to staff wellbeing. Windrush CofE Primary school is a new school, which opened in September 2021 on the Windrush Place estate in Witney. Our beautiful building and fantastic facilities make us a special place for children to learn and flourish. We are a very popular school in the heart of a new community and have a dedicated staff team who are committed to our vision of ‘Learn, Love and Live Life in all its Fullness’. Our school has a strong culture of aspiration for all where children are inspired and challenged to be the best that they can be. Our Christian ethos supports children’s moral, social and spiritual development and challenges and inspires our children to develop their potential and a strong moral character. What skills / experience are required (essential under KCSIE) Essential Personal Criteria A passionate belief in children’s entitlement to high quality learning opportunities High expectations of the children in your care Ability to motivate and instill respect and empathy in children Ability to forge positive relationships with children A sense of humour and fun Ability to use initiative Flexibility Good time management skills Good communication skills, both oral and written Essential Professional Criteria Experience of working with children in KS2 Knowledge and understanding of child development Evidence of forging positive relationships with others Evidence of further professional development Evidence of implementing good behaviour management strategies with the whole class Good literacy and numeracy skills ICT capability Good organisational skills Ability to work well within a team and in partnership with colleagues and with parents A commitment to your own continuing professional development Pride in your professional achievements Capability to fulfil the requirements of the attached job description Other Desirable Criteria Specific interest or specialism in special needs, or another area of the curriculum Recent first aid certificate Willingness to undertake personal care duties for individual pupils as required Our school is part of the River Learning Trust and we believe that Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles. OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together. OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils. OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles. Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide. This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. The River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered How to apply / closing date / where to find further details The deadline for applications is 16th February 2023. Applications should be submitted via our recruitment portal MyNewTerm. The River Learning Trust and Windrush Church of England Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered