Teaching Assistant

Robert Miles Junior School is a happy and thriving school set in the middle of Bingham. Children achieve well in our school, behaviour is good, and the school has good links with the community and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to come and join our happy school community. This is an ideal opportunity for you to work in a supportive environment and to share and develop your skills and expertise. The role will involve working alongside the class teacher, other teaching assistants and the school SENCO to support children and small groups with communication and interaction; cognition and learning and personal care needs on a 1:1 basis, helping to equip them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

As part of Equals Trust, you will have access to high quality professional development, collaborative working and a highly skilled, supportive and experienced team of senior leaders, including other local schools, across the Trust.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

1. Enjoys being with children and puts children’s well-being at the heart of all they do

2. Hasexperience of working with children with SEND and has high aspirations for their achievement

3. Ideally has experience of delivering the RWI Phonics programme.

4. Believes in every child and makes sure all individuals are appropriately supported

5. Believes in the capacity of all young people to learn and grow, despite the various challenges they face.

6. Canshow initiative solutions, creativity and resilience

7. Is a strong team player, willing to go the extra mile to make school a great experience for our pupils

8. Demonstrates a good standard of written and spoken English

9. Has the determination, energy and creativity to make learning memorable and inspiring 1

10. Works well in a team, valuing every member of the school community

11. Has a positive attitude and is willing to share ideas and learning

12. Has the enthusiasm and talent to contribute to extra-curricular and community life at our school

13. Has a positive attitude

14. Has high ambition for pupils with SEND and those who have English as an additional language to ensure they can access all opportunities to learn in a nurturing and inclusive environment

15. Is a good team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

16. Is enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated

17. Is a reflective practitioner who is keen to develop

In return we can offer you:

 Children who are rewarding to teach and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships.

 A dedicated and highly motivated staff team who have a shared commitment to our school vision and ethos.

 A friendly working environment

 Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

 Access to employee health and wellbeing services.

Robert Miles Junior School is a 2-form entry junior school in the market town of Bingham in south east Nottinghamshire. Our ambition is for children to leave our school academically successful, and as positive, happy individuals who embody our core REACH values. Developing the whole child and equipping them with positive learning behaviours, attitudes and values are central to our approach. These are defined in our 5 school values: Responsibility, Equality, Achievement, Consideration and Honesty. We pride ourselves on providing a quality curriculum that prepares children with the skills and knowledge they need to continue their educational journey and into their adult life.

Visits to school are welcomed. Please email [email removed] or call [phone removed] to arrange a meeting with the headteacher, James Evelyn. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.

The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 2nd November and interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th November. Candidates may be approached for interview prior to the deadline in order to secure a swift appointment