Teaching Assistant

INITIALLY A TEMPORARY 3 MONTH CONTRACT WITH A VIEW TO BECOME PERMANENT.

Application deadline: Monday 6th January at 3pm

Interview to be held during the w.c. 13th January 2025.

Cherry Grove Primary School in Chester is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Grade 5 Teaching Assistant to support pupils and class teachers across the school. The successful candidate will be confident in providing whole-class support as well as working 1:1 with pupils when needed. They will have experience leading daily interventions, particularly RWI Phonics, and demonstrate a strong understanding of working with SEN pupils. A calm and consistent approach to managing challenging behaviours is essential for this role.

About the school

The school is a medium-sized primary school with approximately 300 pupils and takes in pupils from Nursery Aged 3 up to Year 6. The school ethos is ‘We Care...’ and this is a crucial element of how we make decisions and ensure pupil and staff wellbeing. Our core values are ‘Community, Aspiration, Respect and Experiences’. We are a fair, kind, respectful team with a great sense of humour and can provide a positive and supportive working environment.

Contracted hours

The role will be 32.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8.30am to 3.30pm.

Main Responsibilities

· Supporting the teaching and learning of pupils alongside class teachers.

· Helping to create and maintain a positive, productive, inclusive, and safe environment for all pupils and staff.

· Delivering targeted interventions to small groups of pupils to support their learning and development.

· Working closely with SEN pupils, fostering an inclusive learning environment tailored to their needs.

· Supervising pupils during break and lunch times to ensure their safety and well-being.

· Monitoring and supporting the overall well-being of pupils.

· Acting as a positive role model throughout the school, reflecting the school’s ‘We CARE’ ethos.

· Maintaining and updating classroom and school displays and organising resources.

· Contributing to school-wide initiatives and upholding policies to promote excellent behaviour.

· Communicating and engaging with families and carers as needed to support pupil progress.

· Providing 1:1 support for individual pupils when necessary to aid their learning and development.

 

 

An enhanced DBS check and references/other checks will be required prior to employment.

Selection will be via application and interview. You can find out more about the school at http://www.cherrygrove.cheshire.sch.uk/ or via Twitter at @CherryGrovePS