Support Staff

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0BB

12 days remaining to apply

Job start date
3 March 2025
Closing date
30 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.05pm, 30.42 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary: £23,576
Actual salary: £16,256.24
Pay scale: SWAN Grade 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role will be to work on a one to one basis with a child who needs additional support within the classroom to enable access to the curriculum. A candidate with experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable.

Barnsbury is a two form entry Primary school situated south of Woking, a short walk from the railway station. Our diverse catchment provides a rich, fully inclusive and rewarding environment where Values are at the centre of all we do. We believe that each child deserves the very best education and start in life. If you share our beliefs and can add value to our already committed team then please apply.

Principal Accountabilities

Below are a list of some of the principal accountabilities, a full list of which can be found in the attached document.

Implement agreed school policies and guidelines
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, SENCO and class teachers
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and help monitor progress
Provide support for an individual pupil inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities
Liaise with other professionals, such as speech therapists as necessary
Support pupils with emotional and behavioural problems and help to develop their social skills
Build trusting relationships with pupils and report any concerns relating to child protection to the Designated Safeguard Lead
Support teachers in preparing activities for lessons including photocopying, laminating etc.
Organise appropriate resources in support of activities relating to individual targets as set on
Support the aims and ethos of the school
Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
Attend team meetings and INSET days
Develop expertise through staff development opportunities
Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
Undertake any other necessary tasks under the direction of the Headteacher, Deputy

What the school offers its staff

Barnsbury can offer:

Children who enjoy learning and who are positive about their school
A supportive team – parents, governors, staff and leadership
Excellent Continuous Professional Development opportunities
A unique curriculum, matched to pupils need
Superb outdoor learning opportunities and extensive grounds
Large colourful classrooms and a wealth of resources

Commitment to safeguarding

Barnsbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.