Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Alphington Primary School (Exeter Learning Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Grade C
To start as soon as possible.
We are seeking to appoint a flexible and reflective Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking, dedicated, and collaborative team. The post is initially working within our Preschool but with the flexibility to work in other parts of the school over time. You must hold a qualification that is recognised by the Department for Education as full and relevant at a Level 3.
You will work under the guidance of the class teacher, with the support of the SENCo, to ensure all children reach their full potential. This may involve working with small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis.
An understanding of the principles of effective learning, a reflective but dynamic approach, good communication skills and a passion for making a difference to all children are essential requirements for this post.
For this, you will need to have good literacy and numeracy skills, as well as the ability to motivate children to do their best. You will be patient, understanding and responsive, and able to build positive relationships with children, while establishing consistent boundaries. A willingness to work as part of a team, as well as taking your own initiative when required, is essential. Experience of working within a school in a similar role would be extremely beneficial but is not essential.
Exeter Learning Academy Trust (ELAT) is a partnership of primary schools based in Exeter. The Trust currently has four schools: Alphington Primary School, Bowhill Primary School, Ide Primary School, and St Thomas Primary School.
Our aim is to be a people-focused organisation with strong principles of enabling every child and adult within our Trust to thrive. We have high aspirations for all our children, regardless of their starting point, and in turn, expect our staff to have high aspirations of themselves. We believe that our strength lies in working together and using our collective skills and expertise to benefit the children in our schools.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Full details of the job description and application form can be found on the Exeter Learning Academies Trust website, Exeter Learning Academy Trust | Creating Our Future Together. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or receive any further information, please do contact us on 01392 254291. Please send your completed application to jobs@elatschools.com.
Please apply by midday on the closing date.
Interview Date: 15th October 2024