At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Special Educational Needs in a vibrant classroom environment.
- Company: Wigmore Academy Trust, a welcoming and supportive school community.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities, friendly team, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Join a small school with a family feel and a commitment to high educational standards.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a First Aid qualification are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 21600 - 26400 £ per year.
Wigmore Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide classroom support for children with Special Educational Needs from September on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2027, at which point it will be reviewed subject to continued funding. We are looking for an individual who is able to use their initiative to deliver bespoke learning. This role is a rewarding one with the opportunity to work within a welcoming, energetic and supportive team in a school that strives to support the whole child. You will have the opportunity to develop your own practice and access to various professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Willingness to undertake further training, as appropriate
- First Aid qualification or willingness to work towards one
Experience
- Experience of working as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant in a mainstream school (or equivalent)
Abilities and Skills
- Good team worker
- The ability and willingness to work flexibly within the school
- A calm but authoritative manner with pupils
- The ability to relate well to pupils, parents and staff
- The ability to develop high quality learning resources, under the direction of the teacher
- The ability to accurately record and report on pupils' progress
- The ability to follow and apply the teacher's instructions and clearly explain these to pupils
Personal Attributes
- Committed
- Trustworthy
- Good sense of humour
- High expectations of self and others
Other Factors
- Commitment to working with young people
- Willingness to work in support of the inclusive ethos of the school
- Willingness and ability to attend training days that are over and above the contractual employment, which will be paid
- A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils
- A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils
- A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team
- A commitment to continuous professional development
- A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner
What the school offers its staff
- An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
- An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
- A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
- A well-resourced department.
- A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
- An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning.
- An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning.
- A small school with a 'family' feel.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
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