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KS2 Teaching Assistant to support SEND needs

Hurdsfield Community Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2LW

This job expired on 16 December 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 December 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Hurdsfield Primary School, we prioritise providing the best support for our pupils so that every individual can thrive.

We are looking for someone to fit into our warm, friendly, and caring place where we continually work hard to provide the best learning environment for our children.

If you are the following then please get in touch:

* Passionate about providing the best for children

* Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning in a caring and nurturing environment

* Level 3 qualified

* Have experience of working in an education setting

* Want to be part of a team that works hard to know every child and develop each individual's learning and talents

Qualifications:

Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills

GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge:

Awareness of/willingness to train to get knowledge and understanding of the Teaching Assistant’s role in supporting teaching and learning across the KS2 curriculum

Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices

Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures that contributeto the maintenance of pupil safety and security

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols

Ability to use resources and materials including ICT software and equipment

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to support the management of pupil behaviour

Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

Ability to provide support for planning and delivery of learning activities.

Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.

Ability to organise classroom resources and assist with the maintenance of pupil records

Personal qualities:

A diplomatic and patient approach

Efficient and meticulous in organisation

Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach, and respond to unplanned situations

Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them

Ability to work in accordance with the school’s policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies

Work-Related Circumstances:

Must be willing to undertake training as required

Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and school information

Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding

Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety

Commitment to the school's ethos, aims, and whole community.

What the school offers its staff

* We are joining Aspire Educational Trust in April 2025 with whom we are already accessing a wide range of professional development and training

* Full phonics training given

* Development in specific areas of interest and career aspirations discussed annually

* Fantastic working team

* Free parking

* Free refreshments

Further details about the role

Visits are warmly encouraged so please contact Laura Rigby, School Bursar on (01625) 912415 to arrange an appointment.

Commitment to safeguarding

The safeguarding of all our children is the highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure environment for children where they feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully comitted to ensuring that consistent and effecitve safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school.
We ensure our practice adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023' statutory guidance for schools and college and safer recruitment.

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About Hurdsfield Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hurdsfield Community Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: head@hurdsfield.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625 912 415
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hurdsfield-community-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Hurdsfield Primary and Nursery School is maintained by Cheshire East Council. The Group 2 school, with 159 pupils on roll, provides Primary and Nursery education to the Hurdsfield area of Macclesfield. A single class entry school proud of living up to its ethos “A brilliantly happy school where only our best will do”, we have made massive improvements in recent years to become a very popular and successful school, achieving a “Good” OFSTED rating in 2022.

Arranging a visit to Hurdsfield Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@hurdsfield.cheshire.sch.uk.

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