Job description

Required from March 2023;

A 1:1 Teaching Assistant is required to support pupils that need additional support in the classroom. No formal qualifications are required.

The successful applicant will:

· be patient, nurturing and flexible in their approach to supporting young people to achieve their potential

· preferably have a good knowledge of supporting children with emotional/attachment needs/pastoral needs

· possess many strategies for engaging and motivating pupils

· have sound literacy and numeracy skills and to be an effective communicator

· have a knowledge of how to support children with English as an additional language

· have effective positive behaviour management strategies and a commitment to helping young people to be happy and successful within a fully inclusive learning environment

· be passionate about accessing continual professional development to help the young people they will be working with

· attend occasional additional meetings with the young person’s parents

· liaise closely with the parents of the young person

· liaise effectively with professionals such as Headteacher, class teacher, pastoral care officer, SENCo, and other professionals.

· be a cooperative team member.

· be able to demonstrate initiative in their approach.

In return, we offer:

· a well-motivated, supportive and friendly staff team.

· enthusiastic, well-behaved and well-motivated children.

· good opportunities for continuing professional development.

· supportive parents who are committed to working with school to support their pupils

· an inclusive community where everyone is encouraged to flourish

Attending safeguarding training as required, and maintain your knowledge for safeguarding children in school.

We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are interested in this position, we would very much welcome you making a visit to the school prior to applying. Please contact the school office if you wish to do this. Telephone: 01509 672661.

Our school is part of Nottinghamshire LA.

Please visit our website https://www.suttonbonington.org.uk/vacancies/ for the application form. A completed application form is required, to be considered, please email your completed form to the School Office, by 12pm on Monday 27 February. We cannot accept CVs.

This role is 5 mornings a week 8.50am to 11.50am, and afternoons 1pm - 3.30pm. The role may continue beyond this school year.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 5 months
Part-time hours: 15-27.5 per week

Salary: £12.06-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Loughborough, LE12 5NH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 27/02/2023