At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in their learning and deliver engaging intervention programmes.
- Company: Woodgate Primary Academy, dedicated to high-quality education for all.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive colleagues, and a caring school environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a welcoming team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: GCSE-level literacy and numeracy skills, plus experience with children.
The predicted salary is between 24796 - 25185 £ per year.
Woodgate Primary Academy requires a Teaching Assistant for 13 hours per week.
Salary: £24,796- £25,185 fte (actual starting salary £7,284.73 - £7,399.02)
Woodgate Primary School is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic teaching assistant. The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with groups of children
- Be able to support pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class
- Be expected to deliver intervention programmes to groups of children
- Have a passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children
- Have an optimistic attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job
- Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative
- Be patient and able to stay calm and listen and value children’s views
- Be able to work as part of a team and be expected to contribute to its development
- Have the ability to strictly maintain confidentiality
- Be suitably qualified for the post of Teaching Assistant i.e. to have good basic literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above) and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Have experience of some behaviour management techniques
In return we can offer you:
- Wonderful children who thrive in a high quality learning culture
- Skilled and friendly colleagues who strive to do the best for the children in their care
- A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 461329 or office@woodgateprimary.school.
If you would like to apply for this role please download the Job Description and Person Specification below and return your completed application prior to the closing date. We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Teaching Assistant in Crawley employer: Woodgate Primary Academy
Woodgate Primary Academy is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where teaching assistants can thrive. With a strong ethos of care and respect, our skilled team is dedicated to providing high-quality learning experiences for our wonderful children. We prioritise employee growth through collaboration and professional development opportunities, making this a rewarding place to work.
