Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for
• Level 3 NVQ Teaching Assistant qualification is essential
• Experience working with young people is essential
• Have experience and a genuine desire to become part of a committed team and a role model to students
• Theory and practice of effective teaching and learning in Primary
• Implemented strategies to maximise progress and achievement for all children
• Ability to assess the needs of individual students and accurately record and report their progress
• Ability to manage groups of children and cope with challenging behaviour.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential
• Time management and the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively in a fast paced environment
• Ability to build relationships at all levels within our business
• Ability to work under pressure and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ability to deal consistently with a wide range of people i.e. students, teachers and support staff
• Demonstrates initiative and common sense.
• Flexible approach to duties
• Reliability and punctuality
What the school offers its staff
We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:
• Employee assistance programme
• High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
• Wellbeing Advocates
• Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme
• Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
• Generous employer pension schemes
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement
Further details about the role
Here at Erdington Hall Primary School we aim to create opportunities and support achievement for our students and staff alike. Right now we are looking for an inspiring Teaching Assistant with specialism in KS1, who can work with students and with Teaching Staff to create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential.
Join us and you will be part of a fantastic team. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things. With a level 3 TA qualification as well as GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/5 or above/equivalent, you will have a real passion for supporting students, including those with particular needs, as well as a desire to develop a pro-active and supportive culture within the Inclusion Team. Erdington Hall is a developing and improving school and this is an exciting opportunity to support that journey of school improvement.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.