Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our growing team at Hazel Grove Primary School. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs. You'll work alongside teachers to provide one-on-one or small group support, and empower pupils to reach their full potential. Furthermore, will involve help out with midday duties, through supervising pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities. Here at the Laurus Trust we are able to provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that has a positive impact on our young people, and we are currently looking to recruit caring and dedicated individuals to join our SEND team. You will play a vital role in enhancing pupils progress whilst promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. A comprehensive offer of professional learning is in place and we ensure that all schools have designated work spaces for staff. A broad range of training in SEND is in place across all our schools focus on whole school SEND issues as well as specific training for SEND teams. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can then we would love to hear from you. This position is contracted on a31.25 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 38 out of 52 weeks. Job Purpose

• Provide a range of suitable learning and play activities that will enhance teaching and learning for all pupils, including those with additional needs (indoor and outdoor).
• Assist with general cleaning duties e.g. clearing of lunch tables, putting away tables and chairs and clearing the hall floor.
  
  Sound Educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent
• Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests
• Experience working in a school environment would be an advantage
  
  A safe place where children enjoy learning with their friends and peers because children learn best when they are having fun!
Excellent teaching Through excellent teaching and positive relationships, children are skilfully guided to discover things that excite and intrigue them and the teachers also learn alongside their pupils. Raising Aspirations Children are inspired to be something greater then they ever thought possible and challenged to dream big dreams! Partnering with Community Parents are actively involved with their children's learning as partners within an inclusive and dynamic community. Commitment to safeguarding