Description
Gidea Park Primary School is seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will provide 1:1 or 2:1 support for pupils with a range of SEND needs, including non-verbal children.
Responsibilities:
- Be confident in your ability to work as part of a team to support children with specific needs
- Have a strong belief that inclusive practice is key
- Be willing to provide intimate care if needed
- Be a dedicated teaching assistant who is able to raise and sustain high standards
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff, and parents
- Be able to enthuse and inspire children
- Contribute to a dynamic and hardworking team and work under your own initiative
- Be versatile and flexible with a commitment to continuous professional development
- Have experience of comparable work in a similar setting and hold at least NVQ2 or equivalent
Benefits:
- A strong community ethos with staff who are friendly and work closely as a team
- A strong commitment to supporting continuous professional development
- A leadership team that values dedicated staff and supports your well-being
- Staff who are recognised for their enthusiastic and rigorous approach to teaching and learning
- Well-behaved children who thrive in a creative and challenging atmosphere
- Parents and carers who are supportive and ambitious for their children
The post is temporary for 1 year, with the possibility of becoming permanent. The salary is £23,006 - £24,352 per annum.