Teaching Assistant Primary Phase

We are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and committed support team in our Primary Phase (Year R to Year 6). The role will suit someone who has experience working with children and supporting them to become more independent learners. It would suit someone with a particular interest in working with children who have ADHD. Benefits of working at The Westgate School

• Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
• Ongoing personal development including opportunities for specialist qualifications in SEND
• Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of health and fitness facilities, We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesn't include ideas or work that isn't your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own.
  
  Have experience working with children, building positive relationships in a calm, empathetic way
• Have a specific interest in supporting children with ADHD
• Have obtained Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent
• Be committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every pupil
• Be cheerful, flexible and approachable, with a good sense of humour
• Be able to demonstrate high levels of emotional resilience and stay calm under pressure in order to support vulnerable children
• Show initiative within the role and have good time management skills
• Be a hard-working team player, able to work closely with teachers and other adults within the classroom to ensure the best for all our pupils
• Have the patience and the resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential
• Have a good understanding of child development
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to support children's behaviour for learning and for their self-regulation
• Have a strong commitment to supporting all children and young people in learning to read, and reading to learn
• Be enthusiastic and committed to supporting children with specific needs both inside and outside the classroom
• Be keen to participate in professional learning and qualifications
  
  The Westgate School is a community of learners where partnerships inspire success for all; learning together achieving excellence
  
  The chance to be a part of a highly skilled and friendly team and work in all key phases in the All Through School
• The chance to develop your own specialism within the Learning Support Team
• Opportunities to teach small groups of pupils
• Opportunities for training related to special educational needs, including Autism and ABA
• Where there are suitable courses, we are happy to support in Apprenticeship Training
Safeguarding: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.