Teaching Assistant for our Special Resource Provision

Birch Hill Primary School, Bracknell Forest, Berkshire, RG12 7WW

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 May 2024 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  23 January 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,601.00 Annually (Actual) 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 3 INSET days. Grade 4 SCP7

Teaching Assistant for our Special Resource Provision job summary

This is a Teaching Assistant role, working 8.30am – 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch break, where you will be working within both our SRP class and also supporting individuals and small groups to access their mainstream provision. We are really proud of our children and are certain that you would be too.

You will at times be working in the main school supporting children in class, in small groups and working 1:1 with children.

You would be joining our friendly, supportive and expert team at Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery during an exciting time as we become part of Maiden Erlegh Trust. We are a two-form entry school serving families in the Birch Hill and Hanworth districts of Bracknell Forest.

The successful candidate will be hard working and committed, and will be able to inspire, motivate and encourage children at all levels. We are looking for a team player who can support both the children in their care and the colleagues with whom they will be working with.

Our school, set in spacious grounds, offers a calm and purposeful working atmosphere. Our staff are dedicated to do the very best for all our pupils, regardless of any additional needs or various backgrounds. If you feel you could join our inspiring workforce, then please apply.

We are looking for the following skills and qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 / CACHE Level 2 Certificate or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths

Good problem-solving skills; being able to adapt skilfully to ensure the very best support and guidance is provided.

A positive and ‘can do’ attitude, who remains calm under pressure; with belief in growth mindsets for themselves and others.

Limitless patience and empathy; being able to communicate clearly and build a trusting relationship with the children you are supporting.

Highly organised and adaptable; with and a commitment to ensuring your actions meet the schools high-standards and help us meet our strategic goals.

The successful candidate will be hard working and committed, and will be able to inspire, motivate and encourage children at all levels.

Staff wellbeing is a key focus of our school, we recognise that the job can be tough at times, but we also value the rewards it brings. We are looking for a team player who can support both the children in their care and the colleagues with whom they will be working with.

If you feel you have what it takes and are ready to join our passionate team working here, then we look forward to hearing from you. Please apply now!

To learn more about our school, please visit our website

www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org  for a more detailed discussion, if required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you would like to have an informal chat with our hiring manager about this post, please email recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as the Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Birch Hill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Birch Hill Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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