B3 (SCP 7-11)

Part Time, Temporary

As soon as possible

15 November 2024

Post Title
Teaching Assistant for Behaviour
Location
Asquith Primary School
Horsfall Street
Morley
Leeds
LS27 9QY
Grade
B3 (SCP 7-11)
Hours
32.5 hours - Term time
Contract
Temporary in the first instance


Asquith Primary is a friendly, forward thinking and inclusive primary school. We pride ourselves on being a school that offers our pupils a well-rounded and enjoyable education, and place great emphasis on giving our children a wide range of opportunities in the arts, music, outdoor learning and sport.


An exciting opportunity has arisen within our school. We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and dedicated Teaching Assistant to complement further our school team. The position of Teaching Assistant is a vital role within our school development as we are committed to providing a high level of teaching and learning which is engaging, active and fun, whilst supporting pupils’ welfare and well-being.


We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is committed to inclusion
• Has strong behaviour management skills
• Has a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development within the post
• Is able to assist the class teacher and other professionals as appropriate in the development of suitable educational activities
• Is a good communicator and able to work well in a team
• Will be a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom and develop positive working relationships with pupils and parents
• Understand how children learn and use their initiative to meet individuals’ needs
• Is patient, able to stay calm, listen, and value children’s views
• Support the ethos, vision and values of the school, abiding by policies and procedures.

We are a school that strongly supports Rita Pierson’s theory that “Every Kid Needs A Champion” – we are looking for that champion!
If you would like to apply for this post then please contact the school office for an application form and job specification for the role.


Applications should be sent to the school address, or sent via email to the school office

• 
  Closing Date: Friday 15th November 2024 (9am).
• Successful candidates will be contacted before 3.30pm on Monday 18th November to be invited to the interview process
• Interviews: Wednesday 20th November, 2024