Fixed Term , Full Time , Teaching Assistant

Required to start 3rd January 2024. Fixed Term until July 2024 linked to a child

Term Time , 30 hours per week

As a teaching assistant you will be enhancing the learning of pupils who have a wide range of special educational and learning needs. You will also be supporting the teaching staff in enabling the pupils to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum and the general life of the school.

The ideal candidate for this role will:
• Have prior, recent experience of working with children in an educational context.
• Supporting pupils 1:1
• In conjunction with the SENDCO assist with the development of social skills and appropriate behaviour of pupils
• Participate in the development, delivery and monitoring of individual programmes
• To attend relevant INSET and engage with CPD
• Have a sense of creativity and be eager to get involved, working with the children and teachers on projects
• Be full of energy and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate high level computing skills, most favourably with Apple Technology
• Have an approachable, calm and professional manner.
• Have positive behaviour management skills.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in working practices and the ability to know when to use initiative.
• Have a strong academic background with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Set high expectations in line with the school's standards.
• Have positive working relationships with children, staff and parents

The school: • Is looking to continue to develop the team to create even greater learning experiences for all of our children
• Offers great professional development opportunities for its staff.
• Is very well-resourced
• Has children who are well behaved and love school
• Has friendly, dedicated and passionate staff that are valued by the school and parents.

Application forms and further information are available from Mrs. H Irving, Office Manager via e-mail office@dsmprimary.com or by post (please enclose a S.A.E). Dalton St Mary’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children.

  This appointment will be subject to DBS checking and two references will be taken up.

Closing date for applications: 12 o’clock Friday 8th December 2023
Interviews: beginning 11th December  2023