Teaching Assistant

Do you care passionately about championing children? Are you an exceptional teaching assistant? Do you want to work somewhere that supports and champions you! At Killisick Junior School, our belief in "Believe to Achieve and Succeed" drives our commitment to educational excellence and unrivalled personal development. We're not just a school; we're a vibrant community fostering a culture where every success, whether academic, artistic, or personal, is cherished and celebrated. Our holistic approach includes a well-sequenced, carefully constructed curriculum which is knowledge-rich and takes account of our local community, but also extends to offering Forest School experiences, opportunities to learn a range of musical instruments whilst also prioritising emotional wellbeing, with a trained Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) ensuring a nurturing environment for our children's holistic growth. As a result, our end of Key Stage 2 outcomes are consistently above the National average and children leave Killisick well prepared for secondary school. We are looking for a skilled teaching assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will: * Have experience of working with children with additional, and sometimes challenging, behavioural needs or SEND; * Have experience of working with children with ADHD, PDA and SEMH needs; * Be nurturing and supporting, but have high expectations of all groups of children; * Be innovative in their approach to learning, which enthuses and inspires our children; * Create an inclusive learning environment, promoting independence; * Embody our school vision and values; * Work closely, as part of a team, to ensure continuity and effective transition; * Show resilience when times get tough; * Build positive partnerships with parents and families to ensure children are happy and ready to learn; We currently have 2 roles available 1. 1. Working 1:1 with a child in Year 4 with SEND 2. 2. Working with a small group of Year 6 children with SEND What Killisick can offer you: Highly motivated, well behaved, delightful children who love learning A vibrant, high-quality, well-resourced learning environment A supportive, experienced, talented team of committed professionals to work with A culture of creative and innovative teaching and learning Excellent, exciting CPD opportunities to extend your practice and further your career Apply now and be part of a community where educational excellence meets a nurturing, celebratory environment. Application Details Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office. Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date. Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This pos