A Key Stage 1 teaching assistant post at Castle Hill Infant School, one of two schools working as one within the ASSET Education multi-academy trust. The core of the work is supporting pupils in small groups and applying learning strategies, alongside the class teacher and teaching staff. The post reports to a Phase Leader and calls for adaptability and a readiness to learn sensory strategies that help children self-regulate, with full training provided. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide support to pupils in small groups
- Implement a range of learning strategies to achieve strong learning outcomes for all pupils
- Work closely with the class teacher
- Liaise with teaching staff to plan and deliver classroom support
- Use sensory strategies to help children self-regulate
Skills & knowledge
- Consistently good or outstanding classroom assistance
- Commitment to achieving high standards
- Flexibility and use of own initiative across a range of duties
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Patience, care and a solution-focused approach
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, sensory strategies for self-regulation
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check
- Health check
- Online search
- Satisfactory references
Other
- Ability to adapt support to individual learners' needs
- Ability to manage change and support children in varied situations
- Resilience, hard work and self-motivation
- Ability to think on your feet
- Understanding of different communication methods
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Nice to have
- Previous classroom or teaching assistant experience
What’s offered
- Full training provided
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
