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Teaching Assistant (3 days)
Location: Felix Primary School, Felixstowe IP11 9ED
Salary: Salary Scale 4 (A GBP 26,016) : 6 (A GBP 26,847) FTE per annum. A GBP 11,793 : A GBP 12,387 pro rata including an allowance for holiday pay
Vacancy Type: Permanent, term time plus one week, 19.5 hours.
This is a school in which our community and the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. I am very proud of our school and the work that all our children and staff do here. We believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and our school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6.
As a small local school, we aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and supportive team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils learning, wellbeing and development, you will help ensure that every child is supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone with a positive, proactive can do attitude, an excellent communicator, a colleague who is flexible and welcomes the fact that two days are never the same and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school is essential. Above all, you will be a positive role model who is patient, calm, confident and consistent, with the ability to encourage, motivate and inspire pupils to succeed.
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Person Specification
The Professional Competencies Expected Of a Teaching Assistant Are
- The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
- Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
- Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
- Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
- Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
- Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
- The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
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The qualifications and experience required of a Teaching Assistant are:
- A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE. (all roles except cleaners, catering staff and exam invigilators).
- Understanding of SEN code of practice and inclusive practice within a school setting;
- Experience of working with SEND and vulnerable students;
- Knowledge of school curriculum and the academic expectations of year groups;
- Experience of working in small group and on a 1:1 basis with students;
- Experience of administrative and reprographic tasks.
Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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