General Teaching Assistant - Canford Heath Junior School

General Teaching Assistant - Canford Heath Junior School

Full-Time On-site
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A permanent General Teaching Assistant post at Canford Heath Junior School, part of the TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust, with the holder able to work at any of the Trust's four schools. The core work is learning support for pupils with a range of needs, currently in Year 6. It is a part-time role of 12 hours a week over Monday and Tuesday, with a November start. An enhanced DBS check and online searches apply before appointment.

What the job involves

  • Provide learning support to pupils with a range of needs, currently in Year 6
  • Use a range of strategies to motivate pupils and support their learning
  • Support pupils with additional needs to succeed in the classroom
  • Support pupils' emotional wellbeing
  • Work across the primary age range and at any of the Trust's four schools as required

What’s required

Experience

  • Experience of working with pupils with a range of needs

Skills & knowledge

  • Range of strategies to motivate and support learning
  • Passion for inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs
  • Belief in supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Energy and positivity in the role
  • Resilience and stamina

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Online searches of shortlisted candidates

Other

  • Keen to work in a supportive learning environment
  • Can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
  • Preparedness to go above and beyond

What’s offered

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Excellent pension contributions by the Trust
  • Specialist training and professional development opportunities within the Trust
  • Induction programme
  • Support for staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including time off during term time
  • Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
  • Long service awards

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team