Teaching Assistant Barking, London, England
Job description
Directors are actively recruiting caring and child-centred Teaching Assistants to join the team at our vibrant and friendly Academy. You’ll be kind and caring and able to connect with children, able to bring out their best. Recent practical experience of working within similar settings is essential although not essential
You will have a great work ethic, be professional, reliable, committed, resilient and keen to make a difference to the lives of our children and their families. You will have good communication skills, be flexible, able to embrace change and take on board advice. Good time keeping and punctuality is essential.
The post holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
· Support high needs children within our main school or Specialist SEND Provision.
· As directed, provide support in class alongside our existing Teaching Assistants implementing support programmes.
· Work in partnership with the Class Teacher and the Inclusion Team.
· Communicate well with families.
As the successful candidate you will:
· Understand the developmental needs of young children and their families; and be able to form effective partnerships with families within our community.
· Be willing to learn and take on new challenges
· Present as calm, confident and resilient.
· Be an effective team member who is professional, proactive and has a positive disposition.
· Have a good level of written and spoken English.
· Know the importance of safeguarding and child protection when working with vulnerable and very young children.
Accordingly, we will offer you:
· An opportunity to work within an Outstanding Academy, a growing Multi Academy Trust, with additional incentives for running after-school clubs.
· A diverse and vibrant demographic, with a team of aspiring professionals, representing a rich ethnic-blend.
· A career opportunity within an up-and-coming locality, with recent regeneration initiatives and good transport links to central London.
Please note: Due to the expected high response to these vacancies we reserve the right to close this campaign once we have a suitable pool of applicants, which could be prior to the published application closing date.
Prior visits to school are most welcome and highly recommended.
Closing date Noon 3rd March 2023.
Please download all application documentation from http://thamesviewinfants.org/about-us/about-tvi/vacancies, Please note, CVs will not be considered. For visit arrangements and further details, please arrange via the same email address.
Thames View Infants e are committed to working within the local family of schools and locally agreed HR policies, We comply fully with the ethos of safer recruitment and undertake all relevant checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.
TVI Learning- a company limited by guarantee Registered in England: Company Number: 08163191
Registered Office: co -Thames View Infants, Bastable Avenue, Barking, Essex IG11 0LG
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Part-time hours: 27.5 per week
Salary: £12.85-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- SEN: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
