Teaching Assistant (KIB229BC)

Kibworth Church of England Primary School is looking for a caring, experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work alongside the class teacher to support learning in class and run interventions. As part of your role, you will, under the direction of a teacher, support in the learning process and utilise your skills to assist the teacher in creating an educational environment in which a pupil's all-round development is achieved.

School is far more than a place in which to work and learn. It is also a place where we begin to build relationships with other people, find out how to work collaboratively, develop a sense of ourselves, and discover how we as individuals fit into our world and society. We believe that it takes a whole community to educate a child, so we aim to work in partnership with parents, both individually and collectively.

Our Achievements to date:

• Rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted (September 2023)
• Rated ‘outstanding’ by SIAMS (October 2015)
• Primary Science Quality Mark (Gold award)
• Arts Council of England Artsmark (Gold award)
• International School Award
• Healthy Schools Award
• ED Tech Demonstrator School (2020-2022)
• ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Mark
• Microsoft Showcase School
• Anti-Bullying Award

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
• To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
• To promote the development of pupil's self-reliance, self-esteem and emotional resilience.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent OR able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy OR able to demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy equivalent to level 2.

Experience:

• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Empathy with children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support:

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits:

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Free childcare.

Additional Perks:

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.