KS2 Teaching Assistant to support SEND needs
Hurdsfield Community Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2LWThis 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
* Full phonics training given
* Development in specific areas of interest and career aspirations discussed annually
* Fantastic working team
* Free parking
* Free refreshments
Further information about the job
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 committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school. We ensure our practice adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025' statutory guidance for schools and college and safer recruitment.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hurdsfield Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 167 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hurdsfield Community Primary School website
- Email address
- head@hurdsfield.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01625 912 415
Hurdsfield Primary and Nursery School is part of the Aspire Educational Trust, provides Primary and Nursery education to the Hurdsfield area of Macclesfield. A single class entry school proud of living up to its ethos “A 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.
We aim to provide the BEST Learning Environment which promotes aspiration
Each child has access to the best learning environment; one which is underpinned by high expectations and challenge for all and one where failure is seen as essential for learning. Children understand that intelligence can grow and with practice, patience, praise and effort - anyone can achieve within the happiest of school environments.
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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