Teaching Assistant - KS1

Further Information

Working Pattern: Full time - 37 hours per week - 8.30am to 4.30pm daily (with a 4.00pm finish on Fridays).

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a September start, to work in Key Stage 1.

Grangetown is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming primary school. We wish to appoint a highly motivated and hard working Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils and teachers.

The post will initially be mainly based in a Year 2 Classroom. We are seeking a suitably qualified candidate, with appropriate experience and the ability to support in class as well as with small groups of children.

The successful applicant will:

• Be proficient in supporting aspects of teaching and learning, under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge, appropriate to the year group, especially in English and maths.
• Have high expectations for all children.
• Be a team player but also able to work independently when required.
• Be an effective communicator, who is willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

In return we can offer:

• A happy and successful school that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and who enjoy school.
• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• Excellent relationships with parents/carers and the wider community.
• A strong commitment to supporting your professional development.

This post will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.