TA Vacancy

Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy wishes to recruit a high quality Teaching Assistant to join its committed hard working team of classroom support staff.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate individual who is interested in supporting pupils to learn effectively and to have a positive impact upon pupil outcomes.

The post is available to support a pupil in Key Stage 2 with Down’s Syndrome, and implement the child’s Education Health and Care Plan. The post holder will deliver learning through a combination of 1-2-1 and small group support, both within and outside of the classroom, to enable the pupil to learn effectively, as well as enabling inclusion through accessing the curriculum in whole class learning. This will include delivering bespoke interventions and adapting learning to suit the needs of the pupil. The successful candidate will also be required to work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external agencies in order to continually review and monitor provision and progress.

As well as working with the class teacher, other adults and liaising with parents, the post holder will also be required to use initiative and to maintain a nurturing, positive approach to encourage growing independence, whilst at the same time clearly establishing and maintaining boundaries. Supporting independence will sometimes involve working on other tasks or with other children, at the class teacher’s discretion.

Lisle Marsden CE Primary Academy is a highly regarded and oversubscribed three-form entry primary school. Our vision for education drives our mission to enable all children to flourish and achieve a life in all its fullness. We are a welcoming inclusive school, with a lovely atmosphere where children are happy and want to learn.

The successful candidate will receive support and training from our excellent Inclusion Team.

Essential qualities for the successful applicant include:

• the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, following agreed planning and providing feedback to the teacher
• display a positive attitude towards their work and be friendly and approachable to all members of our school community
• good communication skills with adults
• hold and model high expectations for pupil behaviour and learning
• be committed to a kind nurturing child centred approach to learning
• good communication skills with children so that praise/directions given are positive, precise and clear
• an understanding of issues of confidentiality
• commitment to promoting the safety and welfare of children
• the ability to cope with the physical demands of the post

• good standard of education
• recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or recent experience working in the role of Teaching Assistant in a school

• a willingness to address any identified training needs
• a commitment to the academy’s vision for education and its core values 

Desirable skills/ qualities:

• a current first aid qualification
• previous/recent experience working with a child with special educational needs
• some knowledge and understanding of Down Syndrome

 

Interested candidates should complete an application form together with a personal statement (up to two sides A4) detailing their relevant experience, skills, knowledge and what makes them suitable for the role.

 

Application forms should be returned to thompsone@lma.nelcmail.co.uk

 

Closing date Monday 16^th October by 9.00am

 

Lisle Marsden C of E Primary Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.  This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Stringent Checks and Vetting Procedures apply to all posts as part of our Safeguarding Policy and all shortlisted applicants will also be subject to an online check.

 

Fixed term contract until August 31^st 2025, with the possibility to become permanent based on the needs of the academy.

	Teaching Assistant Post 16.10.23	[docx 53KB]
	TA Level 2 Job Description 16.10.23	[doc 136KB]
	TA2 Person Spec 16.10.23	[docx 15KB]
	Application Form 16.10.23	[docx 122KB]