Teaching Assistant - Amberley CofE Primary School
About Us
Our school is a warm, caring and inclusive environment where our core values of respect, kindness, teamwork, honesty and positivity are promoted and demonstrated in all areas of school life. The setting is convivial where we work together for the benefit of the children and each other with cheerfulness and determination.
As part of the Arun Villages Federation, we work together closely with colleagues at St. James CE Primary School which allows for collaborative working with a wider team. Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development are available, and we actively support staff to seek professional and personal development within their role.
Job Details
Amberley CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who values each child as an individual and would value working with a committed and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will have a positive, child-centred approach and have a propensity to be flexible.
The position would offer the candidate the opportunity to support teachers across all age ranges in our mixed-year classes, including supporting individual or small groups of children within a classroom environment, supporting children with specific needs on a 1:1 basis outside the classroom and supporting with lunchtime duties.
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for someone who:
- Forms excellent relationships with children, parents/carers and staff;
- Is imaginative, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking;
- Has high expectations of children’s achievement and will play a key role in raising standards;
- Can inspire and motivate children;
- Is sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos.
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to contact the school via email to enquire about the position. We would also very much encourage you to visit our website to find out about the school:https://www.amberleyschool.com/
Telephone 01798 831612 or email questions to sbm@amberleyschool.com
We look forward to hearing from candidates who are seeking a rewarding role that will challenge, stimulate and stretch them.
Amberley CE Primary School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and there is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful enhanced criminal records check via the DBS, references, qualifications and health check.
Further Information
Amberley CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description, person specification and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to sbm@amberleyschool.com
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us at sbm@amberleyschool.com
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO03013.