Teaching Assistant - Blackthorns Primary Academy
About Us
Our mission is to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
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Nestled in a charming village, our school boasts great facilities that provide the perfect setting for outstanding learning. With a small school feeling, our dedicated and hardworking staff are committed to ensuring every pupil experiences a fun and enriching journey of education.
At Blackthorns, we believe in nurturing the potential of each individual, fostering a sense of community, and creating a place where growth knows no bounds.
Job Details Salary: Pro rata actual £14,958
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon \- Friday 8:45 \- 3:15
Location: Blackthorns Primary Academy
Interviews: TBC
What You Need to Succeed
Are you calm, confident and have the skills to support classroom activities safely?
Are you able to create a positive learning environment?
Can you support the smooth running of the Midday Meals?
We are an award winning academy who are now recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join us on a permanent basis.
The role of Teaching Assistant is crucial in promoting the learning and personal development of all pupils; including but not exclusively, those with special education needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing support to the Teacher in the planning, delivery and and the evaluation of learning activities.
- Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies.
- Working 1\-2\-1 as required to support students access learning within the classroom environment.
- Motivating and encouraging students by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks.
- Experience of establishing positive relationships with students empathise with their needs (desirable).
- Knowledge of SEN (desirable).
- Maths and English GCSE Grade A\- C or equivalent.
- Confident in supervising children during activities indoors and outdoors.
- Patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning.
Blackthorns Primary Academy and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to Caroline Newton \-c.newton@blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01444 454866
NOTE TO CANDIDATES \- Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02680\.
Job Reference: SCHO02680
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