Teaching Assistant Merstham Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in providing suppo.....
Teaching Assistant Merstham Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in providing support for the class teacher in class as well as with individual children with additional educational needs. As an academy within GLF Schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.Your opportunityIf successful in this role, you will support the Class Teacher in the teaching and well-being of the children, ensuring they fulfil their potential in accordance with the targets that are set. You will also support the wider school, led by the Headteacher, promoting the well-being of staff and children in the school. About Merstham Primary School
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Merstham Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.At Merstham Primary School, we want children to be confident lifelong learners. We set high expectations academically and socially and provide a nurturing environment to develop a caring attitude. Therefore, we want our school to be a place where: everyone feels safe, cared for and included; all children are given the skills and opportunities to be independent and collaborative learners in a happy, structured, stimulating environment; expectations are high, both collectively and individually; all children are equipped with the knowledge and skills to choose a healthy, active lifestyle; teachers provide school days that excite, challenge and motivate each child; our 6 rules are simple, fair, understood and consistent; everyone is valued and respected regardless of gender, race, age, religion or ability; goals and targets are clearly defined and explained and achievements are celebrated; we prepare all our children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life and equip them to achieve the highest standards possible in everything they do. What we are looking for Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the child with whom you are supporting. Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour. Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team. Be a confident and clear communicator with parents. Assist in preparing the classroom, receiving children and clearing away Assist in planning activities and preparing materials to help the child access the curriculum Support the child in class, group and individual activities, indoors and outdoors. Assist in monitoring the child's progress, assessing achievement and recording results and observations, sharing outcomes with the class teacher Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team. Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives ● Career pathways and talent management ● Access to a staff benefits portal ● Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. The Details:Salary range: £21,544 - £23,582 FTEPro Rata range: £11,326 - £12,397 Hours of work: Up to 22 hours per week. 08:50 - 13:50 Monday – Friday 39 weeks per year (term time, inclusive of INSET days.)Closing date for applications – Interviews to be held - ASAP We will interview as early as possible so please do apply early.