Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate for St Gabriel’s C of E Primary School who:

• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, working alongside the class teacher
• Will occasionally supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers (i.e. cover supervision) responding to questions and assisting pupils in undertaking set activities when fulfilling this supervisory role
• Will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
• Will be responsible for working with individual pupils and small groups
• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
• Have experience of working with children. Ideally, within a school environment
• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
• Can encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
• Has a passion for maintaining high expectations for all, ensuring that they make outstanding progress
• Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play during lunchtime