Teaching Assistant (14757)

Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, Part Time, Fixed Term

£18,463 - £20,590 Actual Salary

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and approachable Teaching Assistants to join our expanding Inclusion Team. The Team supports children with complex SEND and social and emotional needs across the School and Nursery. 

We have opportunities starting from April and September 2024. The ideal candidate will have at least an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Education and experience of working with children aged from 2 years to 7 years old.

Fairisle Infant and Nursery School is a three-form entry school with a separate Nursery building on site.  We are part of the Bridge Education Trust Southampton.

The school is an inclusive setting with an emphasis on a child-centered and family friendly approach to care and learning. We have supportive parents and Governors and our children are well behaved, enthusiastic and proud of their school.  

Please visit our website for a virtual tour made by the children.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are confident in:

• Working alongside class teachers.
• Delivering intervention groups.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and other complex needs.
• Nurturing and teaching children of all abilities.

Successful candidates will be:

• An excellent practitioner who has high expectations of themselves and the children
• Creative, adaptable, self-reflective and hard working.
• A great team player who would enjoy contributing to the life of the school.
• Passionate about children’s learning.
• Positive with a good sense of humour, a smile and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Resilient and motivated.
• Willing to participate in CPD and whole school improvement priorities.

They will have:

• A strong knowledge of EYFS / Primary education.
• An effective understanding / experience of working with children with SEND, including ADHD, ASD and ACEs.
• An appreciation of the importance of SEMH within school.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A good grasp of safeguarding procedures.
• An appreciation that all behaviour is communicating something and an ability to see beyond presenting behaviours and use a variety of strategies to support a child in crisis.

We can offer:

• A Rights, Respecting school with kind and enthusiastic children who love to learn.
• An innovative curriculum. 
• Continual Professional Development.
• A highly supportive and dedicated team, who care about making a difference.
• A vibrant and supportive school community, committed to everybody’s wellbeing.
• A work environment where your thoughts and ideas are valued in the ever-changing world of education.
• A caring, friendly and nurturing ethos.

We look forward to welcoming excellent candidates to the Fairisle Family.

Application Procedure:

If you feel you have the necessary experience, skills and attitude to undertake this role we would love to hear from you. Applicants are warmly invited to request a tour on Monday 15^th April or Tuesday 16^th April by contacting us by email at info@fairisle-inf.co.uk.

Completed applications are welcome by post, in person or preferably by email to info@fairisle-inf.co.uk. 

Please note that the school will be closed for the Easter holidays and therefore we cannot accept postal or in person applications or confirm receipt of emailed applications during that period. We will contact successful candidates by Tuesday 16^th April at the latest.

Please feel free to apply for either or both start dates. If you have a preferred start date, please let us know.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and an internet search. We will request that you complete a suitability to work with child declaration prior to interview.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.