Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a committed hard-working Teaching assistant to join our enthusiastic team. Working alongside the class teacher, we are looking to appoint a Teaching assistant who is passionate about working with children within our dedicated teaching team. Good communication skills and the ability to use positive behaviour management strategies are essential. We are looking to appoint someone who: Is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic Is well organised, flexible, proactive and creative Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team Is able to positively promote inclusion and have high expectation for all children Is committed to ensuring high standards of achievement and behaviour Is able to support children in a 1:1 role What we offer: A school committed to developing each child as an individual to their full potential Happy children who are eager to learn A commitment to quality professional development for all The opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive and caring team. Please see the job description and person specification attached for more information The hours of work will be 29.08 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 08.30am -3.25pm and Fridays 08.30 - 1.10pm Term time (38 weeks per year) Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted shortly after the closing date. If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role please email Lisa Weller on admin@greenmeadow.bluekitetrust.org or alternatively call the school office on 01793 521141. Our school is part of The Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in, and around, Swindon. They offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme, free car parking and free staff health and well-being support. Safeguarding: Greenmeadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, medical pre-employment checks, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and proof of the right to work in the UK.