About Summerfield Primary
At Summerfield Primary, we are committed to helping all pupils thrive both in learning and in life, overcoming any barriers that may stand in their way. Every member of our staff team plays a key role in this mission.
We are proud of our nurturing, holistic approach to education, which supports every child’s development. Our strong partnership with parents and carers helps ensure children reach their full potential.
Everyone in our school community follows our Ethos: Respect – Care – Potential
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and welcoming team. Successful candidates will work under the direction of teaching and senior staff to support learning and development across the school, ensuring all pupils have equal access to a safe and engaging learning environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with children and supporting their educational and personal development. The role involves working closely with teaching staff to promote inclusion, encourage independence, and foster a positive and nurturing classroom atmosphere.
In addition, the Upper Key Stage 2 permanent Teaching Assistant post will also include supporting the school library team, assisting with the organisation, maintenance, and promotion of reading and library resources to encourage a love of reading across the school.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), although this is desirable rather than essential.
The Successful Candidate’s Main Responsibilities
- Supportingteaching staff in the classroom to ensure access to learning for all pupils.
- Workwith individuals and small groups to promote learning, confidence andindependence.
- Superviseand assist pupils, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and participation inactivities.
- Attendto pupils’ personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, and first aidmatters.
- Supportthe implementation of learning programmes such as literacy, numeracy, and earlyyears activities.
- Prepareand maintain classroom resources and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
- Promotepositive behaviour and support the school’s behaviour policy.
- Undertakegeneraladministrative support, including photocopying, filing, and collectingresources.
- Accompanypupils on educational visits and residential visits where appropriate.
- Participatein professional development, training, and performance reviews to continuallyimprove practice.
- Adhereto all school and council policies, including safeguarding, health and safety,equality, and data protection.
- (Permanentpost only) Supportthe organisation and promotion of the school library to encourage a love ofreading.
Person Specification
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills(GCSE Grade 3-1 (D-G) or equivalent)
- Can build positive relationships withpupils, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, andunderstanding when supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
- Works effectively as part of a team andshows initiative when required.
- Is committed to promoting inclusion,equality, and safeguarding at all times.
- Has experience of working with, or caringfor, children of a relevant age.
- Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs andDisabilities (SEND) is desirable.
- Can adapt to the changing needs of theschool and its pupils.
- Be willing to undertake mandatorytraining relevant to the role and carry out additional reasonable dutiesrequested by the Headteacher or Leadership Team.
Why join Summerfield Primary?
For Children and Staff alike, Summerfield Primary has:
- Acaring, nurturing environment with consistently high expectations.
- Our staff arecommitted to providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum,enabling children of all ages and abilities to reach their truepotential.
- A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement,enjoyment, and wellbeing
- Awelcoming, friendly and supportive staff team.
- An inclusive school culture that values respect, care &potential.
- Theopportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every day.
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