Support Staff for Children

4 weeks ago

Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Teaching vacancies Full time
Job Details

Job Role
  • Supporting children in a classroom environment
Visa Sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored

Working Pattern
Part-time

Contract Type
Fixed-term

Full-time Equivalent Salary
£11.78 per hour

Job Summary

Supporting a 1:1 teaching assistant role in a primary school setting

Hours: 28.75 per week; Monday - Friday

Working Weeks: 39 working weeks - term time plus 5 INSET days

Contract: Fixed-term until July 31 2025, to start as soon as possible

Pay: £15 (£11.78ph)

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated individual to support our teaching staff in a 1:1 teaching assistant role. The successful candidate will help provide a welcoming environment for our children, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents, and contractors, and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
  • Knowledge of how to incorporate visual and concrete resources into planning to support learning (use of total communication) would be beneficial.
  • Ability to take responsibility for creating a spiralised curriculum incorporating opportunities to revisit learning regularly.
  • Experience of Emotional Literacy or Mental Health needs within children.
  • Experience of using the EYFS curriculum in Key Stage 1.
  • Ability to work in a team to support and create the best experience for children to enable them to meet their full potential.
  • Be flexible to do a range of tasks and to use own initiative when required.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or 'O' Level Grade C or above or equivalent).
  • Work within, and act upon, the advice of class teacher and SENDCo.
  • Have experience of working with children.
  • Be an excellent communicator and team player.
  • Work within our school's rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Remain calm, confidential, and professional in all situations.
We Can Offer You:
  • A positive ethos with friendly, happy, and motivated children.
  • A team of loyal and dedicated staff.
  • A supportive Local Governing Committee and successful, hardworking Friends of St Joseph's (PTA).
  • Modernised buildings with spacious grounds and facilities, including forest school area and an outdoor classroom.
Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application.

Applying for the Job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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