Teaching Assistant

Scotts Primary

Bonington Road Hornchurch RM12 6TH

Telephone No: 01708 457019

Email : office@scotts.havering.sch.uk

Website: www.scottsprimary

Head Teacher:  Ryan Kinnear

Teaching Assistant

Hours: 30 hrs/39 weeks per year + 5.8 weeks holiday

Grade: Grade 1/2 spinal points 2-5 + TA2 allowance (depending on experience)

Pro Rata Annual Salary: £19,578 - £20,420

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: 6th January 2025

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant, who will assist with the day-to-day organisation within the classroom as well as supporting individuals and groups of children in their learning.

The applicant must have:

• A Level 2 qualification in supporting Teaching and Learning in schools.
• Knowledge and skills relating to strategies for supporting pupils with different learning needs.
• The ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Calm, controlled and effective communication skills who can relate well to all children and adults
• within the school.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, with an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• A high level of professionalism and the ability to distinguish personal and professional boundaries in school related relationships both in and outside of the school.
• Be willing to develop a full working knowledge, understanding and adherence to relevant school policies, practice and procedures.

Additionally, we are looking for a person who:

• Is cheerful, positive and willing to go the extra mile;
• Is enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative;
• Has the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration.
• Is passionate about children’s learning.

You would be expected to:

• Work under direct supervision of the class teacher but at times be expected to use your own initiative to organise activities and tasks;
• Work as a 1:1 if required;
• Support with intimate care if required;
• Work in partnership with other teaching assistants;
• Provide feedback to the class teacher on pupils’ progress and thereby contribute greatly to assessment;
• Support the class teacher in planning differentiated work for pupils;
• Create resources to support the pupils work, as appropriate;

Attend 5 INSET days per year and training as identified by the Head Teacher.

Please apply online.

Closing Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024

Interview Date: Friday 29th November 2024