A fixed-term post until 31 August 2027 at Garrick Green Infant School, which sits within The Wensum Trust. The role supports the inclusion, wellbeing and learning of pupils alongside teachers, the SENCo and support staff, with a focus on building trusting relationships with children and families. It is similar to a teaching assistant role but leans towards pastoral work, using a relational approach, on weekday hours from 8.15am to 3.15pm. Successful applicants will need an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Build positive and trusting relationships with children and families
- Support children's educational, emotional, social and wellbeing needs
- Promote inclusion, belonging and emotional safety for all pupils
- Work with teachers, support staff, senior leaders and the SENCo to support the inclusion, wellbeing and development of all children
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive staff team
- Respond flexibly to the changing needs of children and the school
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Patient, consistent and nurturing approach
- Understanding of relational practice in helping children feel safe, valued and ready to learn
- Works effectively and flexibly as part of a team
- Enthusiastic, caring and committed approach
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Overseas criminal background checks
- Declaration of all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including spent ones
What’s offered
- Training opportunities to develop existing and new skills
- Career progression at all levels
- Opportunities to work alongside strategic partners and a wider network of staff across the trust's schools
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, including counselling, legal information, musculoskeletal services and online wellbeing resources
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
