Teaching Assistant

Required for Autumn Term 2024- September.

PCD5 - Grade 5, SCP6 (£11.39 per hr)  20 hrs per week (times to be decided).

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint one Teaching Assistant for September 2024. We would like a friendly team player with high expectations to join our enthusiastic, hardworking team.  Under the direction of teachers/senior staff, tasks to include supporting children 1-1, organising the provision of active break times by arranging, setting up and facilitating games and activities for children across the age ranges. There will also be some general classroom based tasks alongside the main duties.

Essential Attributes

·       Is hard-working, has high standards and enjoys the challenge of working in a small school environment.

·       Experience of working with small groups or individual children.

·       Understands the importance of play based learning.

·       Team member but to also show initiative when required.  

·       Is knowledgeable and organised.

·       Is helpful, understanding, calm and consistent in their standards and behaviour.

·       Is flexible, enjoys sharing ideas and who understands the importance of collaboration.

·       Will promote the schools chosen Christian values and, has an understanding of the importance of them in Church Schools.

Desirable Attributes

·       Has an interest in developing learning thorugh outdoor play.

·       Has an interest in providing quality 1-1 intervention and support.

The Good Shepherd Trust and Penny Bridge CE Academy is committed to the principles of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

Visits to school from Monday 24th June

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th July
Invitations to interview will be issued on: Monday 15th July
Interviews: Wednesday 17th July