Job Introduction
West Meon is a small friendly village school with a very dedicated, happy and supportive staff team. We value continuing professional and personal development and staff training is a key part of school ethos. We are currently developing our outside learning environment and this is an exciting to join us and work alongside our inspirational teachers.
Our passionate team work with a child centred approach to promote good outcomes for all children. We are looking for a friendly, flexible and professional person to work in our school, facilitating the learning for children throughout the primary age phase. The post involves working with individual or groups of children, assisting in ensuring pupils are kept on task and complete activities set by teachers and supporting class teachers to provide high quality inclusive teaching for all. We pride ourselves in being a fully inclusive school and support children with a variety of additional needs. We are looking for someone who works well as part of a team and really wants to make a difference in the lives of children.
The successful candidate will be supporting children in KS2 and facilitating learning in our new continuous provision environment in KS1 and Early Years. There is a high confidentiality component in education and you will be holding the trust and confidence of both the pupils and teachers.
The successful candidate will:
Be someone who enjoys working with children and who models the values of curiosity, patience, respect and inclusion
Be a team player
Be strong and resilient to support vulnerable children
Demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with children and their families
Be able to support learning in line with the primary curriculum
Be prepared to be accountable for the provision and progress of children in conjunction with other staff
Be able to work flexibly, independently and proactively
Clearly understand confidentiality and safeguarding in a school setting
The successful candidate will be part of the school team and must relate well with both pupils and adults. They should be prepared to make a difference in the lives of our children. Our Teaching Assistants are an integral part of our team and have a considerable impact on the children in our care.
For an informal chat in the first instance, or for more information, contact the head teacher, Julie Slamaker, via email j.slamaker@westmeon.hants.sch.uk
If you are ambitious in becoming a teacher, hold a degree, are working towards one, or willing to work towards one, we may be able to support you with this ambition.
Applications should be completed on the Hampshire Support Staff Application Form.
Safer Recruitment
We 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.
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