Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant

We are looking to recruit a full time Teaching Assistant (TA) and Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA). The TA post will be for 25 hours a week and the MDSA post is from 12 noon to 1pm daily during term time, excluding staff development days. The start date will be January 6th 2025. As a TA you will support:

• the delivery of the English and Mathematics curriculum,
• children in class as well as working with small groups and individuals
• children to develop their self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development
• the physical/personal care of pupils where required
• the teacher/s
As an MDSA your duties will include:
• supervising pupils while they are eating lunch or enjoying their lunch time play.
• associated duties such as clearing and cleaning of lunch areas, including light manual handling.
We will provide all of the training needed for the role. We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being positive, able to work as part of a team and being able to use your own initiative is essential. Situated in beautiful countryside, we are a happy and caring school in a vibrant village community. We have strongly supportive parents, governors and staff dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment. Our children love to learn and have a positive attitude to all aspects of school life. We value first hand learning experiences, trips and residential visits and provide many opportunities for our children to flourish, especially in music, drama and sport. The school is housed in a listed building which has under gone considerable refurbishment over the last few years to make it a light, modern and attractive learning environment. The children care deeply about the environment. Our beautiful school garden is at the heart of our school: used as a place of relaxation, learning and play. Visits to the school by appointment are warmly welcomed, we highly recommend that you visit our school first hand. Please contact Tracey, admin and finance officer, at the school to arrange your visit. Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 12th November, with interviews planned for Wednesday 20th November 2024.