Teaching Assistant - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - United Learning

United Learning

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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The role:

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, with excellent communication literacy, and numeracy skills, to support children in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.

The role will include facilitating learning within the classroom as well as developing independence skills, turn taking and emotional resilience.

This may involve providing support with physical disabilities, social emotional needs and learning needs. Knowledge of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum is an advantage but not essential.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a minimum qualification of GCSE grade C in English and Maths
A genuine interest in children and the ability to motivate and inspire as well as adjust differentiated tasks to meet the needs of the individual and excellent behaviour management skills
The enthusiasm and creativity to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and wellbeing are achieved
Effective communication skills with the class teacher, with parents and staff across the school
The ability to work as part of a team, with a flexible outlook.
Knowledge of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum is an advantage but not essential
Interest in areas such as Down's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, speech and language disorders and other known disabilities, vulnerable children and children with delayed learning needs are an advantage

Job purpose:

To work alongside colleagues and class teachers to provide support to children in class or 1:
Provide practical advice and support to the children, particularly in respect of planning and resources and where necessary provide emotional support and encouragement to enable the child to achieve the targets set
To provide support for pupils, the teacher, and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all
To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life

We can offer:

- a school committed to raising achievement
- a caring working environment
- supportive and friendly team of staff
- opportunity for professional development, within our school and our Trust

3 additional INSET days per year for Teachers & support staff
Centrally written curriculum, locally adapted
Staff benefits including Perkbox, Cycle to work and gym discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Part of the largest MAT in the country

The Victory Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced Level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

At The Victory, we have two-year groups from Reception to Year 6 with a pre-school on site.

A unique feature of our school is that we also have an Inclusion Centre for children across Portsmouth with communication and interaction needs.

The Victory Primary School
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, PO6 4QP

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