Teaching Assistant

Term–time only (subject to a 3 month probationary period)

Required with effect from 5th September 2017

We are seeking an excellent Teaching Assistant who will:

• Have the “Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools” qualification
• Have knowledge of using P-Levels to plan & assess
• Work cooperatively within the full school team
• Have a positive and enthusiastic outlook on school life, demonstrating enthusiasm, energy & passion
• Demonstrate a professional attitude at all times
• Be able to work independently & use own initiative to plan & adapt lessons
• Have excellent behaviour management strategies
• Contribute fully & thoughtfully to school meetings & meetings with outside agencies
• Have excellent relationships with parents
• Share a determination, with the rest of the team, that each child will reach his/her full potential & be happy, safe & secure in our care
• Be capable of maintaining attainment tracking records for pupils and have the ability to analyse data to identify areas of development
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons plans as appropriate
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
• Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement
• Inspire all children to ‘Dream, Achieve and Flourish’

We can offer you:

• Brand new classrooms owing to school expansion
• A welcoming and friendly school that values everyone
• A supportive and happy staff team and Governing Body
• The opportunity to make an outstanding contribution to our school and The Flying High Trust
• Wonderful children who are friendly, enthusiastic and positive in their learning
• Supportive parents
• A well-resourced and tidy school
• A commitment to continual professional development through both internal and external support via the CCLS Teaching School Alliance as well as high quality personal development through being a member of The Flying High Trust

Everything we do is focused on giving every child the best possible start in life, irrespective of background, race, gender, culture or ability. Children have one chance at education – we aim to make it the best!

Horsendale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

An application form and further details are available from the school office, please e-mail office@horsendale.notts.sch.uk and must be submitted by 9.00am on Monday 5th June 2017. Shortlisting will be on Monday 5th June with interviews on Thursday 8th June (am).

Visits to the school are welcomed and highly recommended. Visits will be held on Tuesday 23rd May 4.00pm and Thursday 25th May (am). Visits can be arranged by contacting the School Office on 0115 9132331.