1:1 Teaching Assistant

Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5AR

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be agreeed

• Closing date

  28 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 26.25 hours per week -Monday - Friday Term-time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Specific Purpose to support child
• Hourly rate: £12.65 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in KS1.

Main Responsibilities

• Supporting pupil engagement and ensuring the safety of the supported pupil at all times
• Build rapport with 1:1 pupil
• Work closely with the class teacher.
• Following guidelines and advice for best practice in working with supported pupil
• Engaging in child-initiated learning and follow planning given by the class teacher
• Modelling effective communication and desired behaviours
• Communication with parents/carers and staff
• Creating engaging 1:1 activities which link to current learning
• Working with external supporting professionals and adapting practice according to advice
• an interest or background in running Alternative Provision, Forest Schooling or Nurture based provision is desirable.

The successful candidates will have some experience of working with children in an educational setting. You will be a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom with the dedication to inspire the children to meet their full potential.

The ideal Candidate is:

• Experienced of working with children with a range of learning needs.
• Reflective, good humoured, and keen to try out new ideas
• Confident in dealing with avoidant and occasionally challenging behaviours
• Dedicated to forming a relationship with the pupils they support
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Patient and calm
• Willing to undertake relevant training related to support
• Keen to work as part of a team and share ideas and good practice

If this is you then we would love to meet you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly caring team of professionals, who are committed to providing the very best for every child in our school.

What the school offers its staff

Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop VA CofE Primary is a small village school set in the heart of rural Wiltshire close to the A303 and a main-line station in Tisbury.

We are part of the local community and have strong links with the Church, parents, governors and a wonderful Friends Association who work tirelessly to help support the school to provide those additional experiences for the children.

Commitment to safeguarding

Chilmark Fonthill Bishop CE VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@chilmarkfonthillbishop.wilts.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 58 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@chilmarkfonthillbishop.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01722 716348
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chilmark-and-fonthill-bishop-church-of-england-aided-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop VA CofE Primary is a small village school set in the heart of rural Wiltshire close to the A303 and a main-line station in Tisbury. .

Arranging a visit to Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@chilmarkfonthillbishop.wilts.sch.uk.

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