At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help children thrive in a fun learning environment.
- Company: Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School, known for its outstanding educational approach.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Other info: Join a vibrant community where every day is memorable and rewarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a creative and dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a positive, adaptable attitude.
The predicted salary is between 18540 - 22660 £ per year.
Contract: Fixed term until Summer 2027, term time
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Dishforth Airfield Primary School is looking to recruit a Level 3 teaching assistant to join our outstanding school. Learning is exciting and we aim to make every day memorable and enjoyable.
We are looking for people who:
- Put children at the heart of their practice
- Have high expectations for all children
- Have a positive outlook and a good sense of humour
- Work well as part of a team
- Are creative
- Have an excellent work ethic; are diligent and dedicated
- Able to use their own initiative
- Are resilient and adaptable
- Have experience of supporting children with a range of needs and be able to offer one to one support as needed
- Are willing to take on responsibility as appropriate e.g. leading RWI session
What we can offer:
- Brilliant children who love to learn and take responsibility for their learning.
- An inspiring curriculum model, where learning is exciting and fun
- Opportunities for professional development
- A shared vision and a strong ethos built around school values, where we believe that children need to feel safe and happy in order to learn and achieve their full potential.
Visits to the school are very welcome; please arrange these by contacting Joanne McBride, Admin Manager on 01423 322556, email admin@dishforthairfield.n-yorks.sch.uk
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