Job Introduction
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful Teaching Assistant to work with a pupil who requires additional support with learning needs and personal care. You will have experience of supporting children with special educational needs alongside experience of working with pupils with SEMH. You will be working in close partnership with the class teacher as well as under the overall direction of the SENDCo.
You will be a pivotal member of staff in our happy and supportive team and have a passion for teaching and learning. You will be able to motivate, challenge and inspire our children further. You will have the highest expectations for achievement and behaviour, the ability to develop outstanding relationships with colleagues, children and parents and have excellent communication and organisational skills.
Sholing Infant School is an outstanding three-form entry school. We have a strong family atmosphere which ensures all children are known and valued as individuals by all our staff. We have high expectations of all our children in every aspect of school life. Our aim is to develop our children into successful, self-confident and independent pupils and to recognise that everyone has a part to play in our school community.
We asked our staff to tell us why Sholing Infant School is a great place to work and they said:
“Sholing is an amazing place to work because the staff are a brilliant team, they are friendly and welcoming. Everyone is supportive and wellbeing is a priority within the school.” (Jess – SENCo)
“Sholing Infant School is a lovely place to work with super friendly and supportive staff. Since working here I have been given lots of opportunities for professional development. The children have a fantastic attitude to learning and make me smile every day.” (Laura – Year 1)
If you want to work in an outstanding school with a strong family atmosphere and high expectations for all children, then please get in touch.
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:
- Has GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
- Is qualified to Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
- Has previous experience of guiding the learning of children, preferably within a school setting
- Has previous experience of working with children with additional learning and personal care needs.
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is able to maintain children’s interest and motivation for learning and to maintain discipline
- Is able to work well as a member of a team
- Has the ability to work with, support, understand and empathise with children
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
- In-house Teaching School
- An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
- Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
- Access to a staff benefits portal through Sodexo and Portsmouth payroll
- Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please view the application pack which can be downloaded from our school website. The website address is: www.sholinginfantschool.co.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to the Operations Manager at recruitment@sholinginfantschool.org.uk by midday on the closing date.
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
THE MAYFLOWER PARTNERSHIP
The Mayflower Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.
