Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

Hart Plain Junior School - Teaching Assistant Opportunity

We are proud to be the Hampshire Flagship school for the Empowerment Approach and we hold the respected Gold Sports Mark Award and Rainbow Flag Award, demonstrating our dedication to providing a well-rounded education and inclusive environment for our pupils. We have a strong set of values and clear expectations where the children enjoy and value learning. Our five core values of courage, happiness, integrity, respect and aspiration lie at the heart of our school community and ensure successes for our pupils in all areas.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team in making a difference to the lives of young people. 

This post offers an opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school, with plenty of professional development opportunities and the chance to work with a dedicated staff team and wonderful children.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is able to demonstrate a commitment to enabling children to achieve their best
• Is able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills with children and families
• Has a warm personality and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Has an ability to work independently and with initiative
• Has an ability to keep succinct records of involvement
• Is patient and flexible
• Understands confidentiality
• Enjoys learning
• Is a committed team member, willing to support and learn from colleagues
• Is able to work closely and effectively with the Class Teacher and SENDCo
• Has high expectations and is able to work confidently and effectively with children
• Has an understanding and experience of challenging behaviour and is able to support pupils with emotional needs

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Minimum of Grade C at GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Has experience of supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Experience of working in supporting Maths and English at KS2
• An understanding of the expectations of the KS2 curriculum to enable children to make progress

We are also keen to find applicants that have experience of supporting children at nursery or in an EYFS provision, or an understanding of the expectations of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum to enable children to make progress.

Hours: 8.30am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday (29 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only 39 weeks per year

Salary: Grade C, Pro rata of £23,115 - 24,140 pa (FTE)

Why Work at Hart Plain Junior School?

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• A school full of resources to engage and inspire, including an ICT suite, dedicated music room and a fully fitted kitchen for teaching purposes
• Tea and coffee provided
• Dedicated mental health adult first aider
• Professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Application Procedure 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 02392 263200 to arrange an appointment. For more information about the school and our team please look at our website Hart Plain Junior School

Please note that Hart Plain Junior School reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

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.