Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion in assisting the school in raising achievement for all its pupils

To be prepared to attend in-service and external training courses and to develop and update knowledge and skills as required

What the school offers its staff

St Paul's C of E Primary School is a consistently 'Good School with Outstanding features'. We are particularly proud of our children, their behaviour towards each other and to their learning. The School is idyllically situated on the borders of Primrose Hill Park. Our one form entry school has a friendly and committed staff and supportive parents, which creates a lively and rewarding place to work. We are looking a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant who enjoys working with children of all ages.

If you are inspired by children's learning and would like to be part of a committed and professional team, we would like to meet you.

An ability to develop positive relationships with children, valuing their diversity, in order to enhance their learning and social development

To have the ability to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the pupils with whom s/he is working

To have written and oral communication skills

Literacy and Numeracy skills to effectively support the students

The ability to form good working relationships with teachers, and pupils and be able to work in a team

The ability to appropriately follow instructions

The ability to become familiar with and apply whole school policies, procedures and standards and be willing to implement them in a consistent manner

Willing to accompany children on educational trips and visits including possible residential trips

Willing to participate in the rota for lunchtime supervision

willing to provide cover at Breakfast club and Creche provision during parents evening or the walking bus to the local play centre as may occasionally be required.