Teaching Assistant Level 2

Team SJA is looking to recruit a passionate, hardworking Teaching Assistant that thrives on building great working relationships with pupils.

At Team SJA, we are all committed to Developing a Life-long Love of Learning' where everyone (adults and children alike) are encouraged and nurtured to reach their potential. We want our children to be great learners; respectful and kind; knowledgeable about the world around them; and have empathy and understanding for others.

We are looking to appoint a temporary Teaching Assistant to join our Academy team. Your role will involve working with teachers to support pupils across the school in KS2. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Build rapport and good working relationships with children,
• Have a good standard of literacy and numeracy with a relevant qualification,
• Understanding and knowledge of barriers to a child's progress, such as: speech and language knowledge, autism awareness, dyslexia knowledge, etc.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and outside agencies.
• Have a minimum of NVQ Level 2, or equivalent experience within a school.
• Be able to work independently with individuals on a 1 to 1 basis or small groups of children on given tasks.
• Have experience of working with children with specific needs, particularly
• Be open to training to enable you to work with intervention groups
• Be willing to support children with personal care.

We will provide the successful candidate with:

• The opportunity to become part of an established and supportive team of TAs, who are provided with regular in house training and ongoing CPD opportunities.
• Children who are enthusiastic learners.
• A positive and engaging environment to work, which is ever evolving and presenting with new opportunities.

You can visit our website to find out more about our Academy. Visits to the Academy can be arranged by contacting the academy on 01472 879524.You can find the job description, person specification and application form as attachments to this advert.

Please send completed application forms to: lisa.cromey@scarthojunior.co.uk by Wednesday 15th May 2024 (12 noon)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Applicants should note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.