Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (Grade 3) who, under the instruction & guidance of our wonderful teaching team, can undertake work, care and support programmes to assist in managing the students & classroom, whilst ensuring that every pupil has access to learning and is achieving their full potential. This position would suit a positive, energetic, proactive team-player who is enthusiastic about making a difference! Responsibilities include: Attending to the pupils’ personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters Undertaking programmes linked to local and national learning strategies to support pupils to achieve learning goals, recording achievement & progress and feeding back to the teacher Supervising and providing particular support for pupils including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans We can offer you: Children who will make you smile everyday A commitment to professional development, and being able to develop personal areas of interest linked with the role A school where staff enjoy working as part of a dedicated, supportive and creative team, aiming for excellence A supportive and encouraging Leadership Team and Governing Body An excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of advice & support We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all that we can offer. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note: The salary indicated is based on a pay scale. New appointments are normally made at the bottom of the scale. Progression through the scale is dependent on length of service in line with our pay policy All applications should be made via MyNewTerm The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.