Teaching Assistant Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
Highgate Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our committed and supportive Foundation Stage Team. We are looking for a talented, knowledgeable professional with high aspirations for all of our children.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have recent, relevant and successful experience in a primary school setting - ideally within Foundation Stage or EYFS
- Build and maintain successful working relationships with pupils
- Support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs
- Want to make a real difference
- Promote good behaviour and deal promptly with conflicts and incidents
- Utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals.
About Us
We are community-focused school and provide our pupils with the best possible start in life. To do this we work hard to develop not just their academic ability, but the skills and outlook required to be successful life-long learners. If you would like to join us in our ambitions we look forward to hearing from you.
Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being a diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.
In return, we can offer you:
- A calm, happy and hardworking atmosphere
- A strong commitment to all pupils achieving their full potential
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A talented, energetic and passionate team
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Continued professional development and training opportunities
- Free on-site parking.
Interested in applying?
Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information, and don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit to the school or to find out more - [email protected]
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.
We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window should suitable applicants be identified.
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