Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days (39 weeks per year) Hours: 35 per week; 8:30 am to 3:30 pm The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with our teaching and other support staff to mentor, support and inspire our pupils with curriculum and non-curriculum based learning. Throughout the day, you will help prepare the classroom and learning spaces, create displays and exhibitions of the children''s work, and prepare for different activities. You will support pupils who need extra support to complete tasks or have difficulty engaging with schoolwork. You will also watch for challenging behaviour and help pupils promote positive behaviour while offering emotional support to help pupils in their emotional and social development, and you will inform other staff about any issues. You will be vital part of the team in helping them become independent learners, stay focused and engaged in the tasks and lessons set by the Teacher, help explain different tasks and activities, assist with a wide range of classroom and school-based activities, and provide 1:1 and group support to pupils. This may include listening to children read, reading to them, or telling them stories. About You Trustworthy, enthusiastic, energetic, well-organised, and self-motivated and a passionate individual dedicated to ensuring all children are supported to achieve their best. With excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong and appropriate relationships with children ..... full job details .....