Dedicated Teaching Assistant

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a talented, motivational, and inspiring individual to provide teachers and the SEN team with practical support. You will work either individually or with small groups of children to promote positive learning and behaviour.

A passion and interest in supporting all children in a school setting is essential. This is an immensely rewarding role in its own right but also provides good experience for anyone considering training as a teacher.

The successful candidate will

• be organised, flexible and reliable, with the ability to work with students in a professional and appropriate way
• be well-motivated and keen to show their enthusiasm for the role
• introduce work to students, set by a subject specialist, and support the students with their learning in the absence of the classroom teacher
• issue (not setting) work, managing behaviour, responding to students' general queries and ensuring students are working to their full potential,
• contribute to the development of the department as part of a dedicated team
• have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working
• be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges
  
  

In return you will

• experience a caring, positive ethos that prioritises staff wellbeing and recognition
• be empowered to work with ambitious, dedicated, capable staff who are deeply committed to develop the whole child
• experience working with children who enjoy being at school, behave exceptionally and have excellent attitudes to learning
• work in a professional, stimulating, and collaborative working environment
  
  

About Us - The Downs School and Sixth Form is a successful, oversubscribed, and popular school serving the stunning Downs area of West Berkshire. Our results, we are ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally for Progress 8, demonstrate the impact of our commitment to outstanding teaching and learning.

Application Details - We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. We welcome pre-arranged visits to the school. Please apply via TES and for more information, please contact [email protected],

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