Teaching assistant - Loudwater Combined School

Key Purpose of the role

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities with groups or individuals which have been planned by the class teacher.

Knowledge and understanding

• Develop an understanding of how a pupils' learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and understand the stages of child development.


• Develop an understanding of the primary curriculum in the relevant year group.


• Be familiar and keep up to date with the school's systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including Health and Safety and Child Protection Polices


• Be familiar with the school's SEN Policy.


• If unsure about any aspects of your role, seek clarification from colleagues.
  
  Required for November 2024 or sooner if possible, a supportive and creative teaching assistant to work with children in Key Stage 1/2 with additional learning needs.


We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant who wishes to develop their knowledge, skills and practice in the care, development and teaching of children with a range of needs, The successful candidates will need to demonstrate that they have/are:

• An innovative and creative practitioner with a drive and a passion to ensure that all children achieve


• Experience and a strong understanding of supporting children with learning needs


• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative


• Committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and children, with excellent interpersonal skills


• Able to offer the child and the school something 'special'
  
  Loudwater Combined School is a place of learning where everyone is valued, achievements are celebrated and differences are respected. We aim to provide high quality care and education to support each pupil in realising his or her full potential., At Loudwater Combined School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concerns. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our school procedures for safeguarding children are in line with Buckinghamshire County Council and Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Board Child Protection Procedures, "Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018" and "Keeping Children Safe in Education" 2018 and statutory guidance issued under section 29 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015.