Teaching Assistant - Devon, United Kingdom - Devon County Council

Description

Required to start May 2024.

This position will be a mix of general TA work, mealtime duties, some 1:1 focussed work with pupils with special educational needs and covering a secondment of another member of staff. So flexibility and enthusiasm is essential to join a really strong support team at Stoke Gabriel where you will be most welcome.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and talented individual to join our dedicated team at Stoke Gabriel Primary School. You will provide general class support across the key stages including delivering phonics, tailored interventions and small group work or 1:1 tasks as directed by the teacher. We are looking for an individual with a sensitive and nurturing approach to children's needs, who can be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively.

We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed. You will need to show initiative, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful and growing team to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel 'special'.

We want you to come and join our happy, positive learning environments where our consistent vision is that through collaboration we will always be 'Stronger Together'.

Ideally, you will:
- Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills;
- Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;
- Have high expectations of children's behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries;
- Be willing to work as part of a team;
- Be energetic, positive and enthusiastic;
- Be able to use your own initiative when required

What we can offer you:

A good knowledge of phonics is desirable, but not essential as training can be provided. You should have English and Maths qualifications of GCSE A-C or equivalent.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.