Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Merit Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity:

Job Title:                                              Primary School Teaching Assistant

Location:                                            Arnold

Duration:                                            Temp to Perm

Shift Pattern:                                    Full Time

Salary:                                                 TBD upon application (pay scale compliant)

School Details:

This school is a vibrant and exciting primary school serving a catchment in the Arnold area.  It is currently graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a recent ungraded check highlighting a strong school ethos regarding inclusivity and diversity, the creativity of learning opportunities for the pupils and the empowerment of pupils who are offered a variety of leadership roles within the school, among many other very positive comments.

Vacancy Details:

• Working as a full time L1 Teaching Assistant
• To work predominantly within the KS1 area of the school
• To provide support to SEND pupils as well as general classroom support
• To uphold and to encourage the schools ethos in relation to inclusivity and diversity
• Working closely with class teachers to ensure that pupils receive bespoke, tailored education relating to their SEND requirements

Candidate Requirements:

To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:

• A teaching assistant qualification
• Experience of providing TA support in a school based setting for at least 1 term, preferably in a KS1 setting
• To have strong behaviour management strategies and the aptitude to be guided by the school based on their current procedures
• Full enhanced DBS certificate
• Completion of the Merit Education Onboarding Process
• The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teaching assistant
• A minimum of 2 school based references

How to Apply:

Please apply via CV library using the appropriate links below.

CV’s need to be detailed, including a full work history (gaps in employment of more than 3 months must be accounted for) to be considered for this role.  For further advice on what to include in your CV, as well as other great career advice, give us a call to discuss the Merit Education CV Writing Service.