Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated professional to join our friendly and supportive staff as a Teaching Assistant at Old Sarum Primary School on a Fixed term contract until the end of the Academic year.

This is an ideal position for anyone with previous TA experience. It is essential to have energy, the ability to communicate well, make good relationships with others, grasp ideas quickly and show initiative. The school is currently on an exciting journey of rapid change with much to celebrate this year. This is an exciting time to join the team.

Our children want:

• To be set high expectations
• To be inspired to learn
• Someone who will understand and celebrate their different backgrounds and meet their individual needs
• To have ownership of their school and learning

We are looking for a person who:

• Puts their heart and soul into ensuring that the children in their care have the best possible learning opportunities
• Is a dedicated team player
• Has outstanding interpersonal skills, being able to empower, challenge and motivate colleagues and children
• Brings a sense of humour and is able to keep things in perspective

Employee Benefits

· Life Assurance

· Teachers Pension Scheme

· Access to Health Cover from Benenden Healthcare

· Wiltshire Rewards

· Cycle to Work Scheme; tax free bikes

· Electric Car Leasing; salary sacrifice

· Subsidised Gym and Health club membership

· Employee assistance phoneline (support with health, financial and legal issues)

· Various staff wellbeing initiatives promoted from time to time such as online yoga, health assessments and mindfulness

Part-time hours: 31.25 per week