Teaching Assistant London, England
Job description
About the Role
Who are we?
The Robert Fitzroy Academy is a primary school in Croydon situated in the heart of the local community. Our fundamental belief is that the whole child is the whole point.
It is our goal to create a school where children can achieve academically but also flourish as citizens of the world.
What are we looking for?
We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant – In particular, successful candidates should have:
1. Experience of working with and caring for children
2. Experience of working with children with special educational needs.
3. High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour
4. Enthusiasm and dedication to developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching, mentoring and guidance
5. A commitment to promoting and fostering good relationships between children and with parents and colleagues
You should be:
1. Forward thinking and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the school
2. Able to promote the warm, caring and friendly ethos of the school to pupils, parents and the public
3. Able to perform under pressure
4. Confident to use your own initiative when required
- An active school community with supportive parents;
- An award winning learning environment;
- Excellent professional development opportunities;
- A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all children;
- The chance to work with a supportive family of schools (REAch2 trust) who share the same passion for primary education.
Our website www.robertfitzroyacademy.com is full of information about our school. We also have a very lively social media culture at the school which we would expect you to contribute to if you join us. You can see all our social media in one place on the Latest News tab on our website.
