Teaching Assistant

Hours per week: 22.5 worked Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 1.00pm

Due to the retirement of a long-standing member of staff, St. Leonard’s Primary School is offering the opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic and passionate teaching assistant with a positive work ethic to support our Key Stage One and Key Stage Two classes. The successful candidate will be required to deliver daily phonics sessions in Key Stage One and should be able to support children with their learning across the school. Experience of working with children with a range of SEND needs is essential. They will also support the running of targeted interventions.

St. Leonard’s Primary School is a popular, growing school that currently has over 240 children on roll and a Governor run Nursery. The post will provide the successful candidate an opportunity to be part of our growth story in the next chapter of St Leonard’s journey and development.

We are a very hardworking and committed team of professionals who strive for excellence within our practice. Our team works together to provide a welcoming, safe, and successful school with creative, motivated and happy learners at the heart of it.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 or above qualification, suitable for EYFS.

• Have recent and relevant experiences within a primary school setting.

• Be able to work effectively, flexibly and supportively as part of a team.

• Be energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children and in our school.

• Have high expectations of their conduct and act as a role model, leading by example.

• Be prepared to participate in all aspects of St. Leonard’s school life.