Tradewind Recruitment are working with a two-form entry primary school in Small Heath who are looking to recruit a Year 5 TA for the academic year.

The school is a small, friendly and inviting school in the heart of Small Heath where they serve a community from a wide range of backgrounds. They pride themselves on providing an environment where the children know how important their learning is and are committed to achieving their best. As a staff and governing body, they strongly believe that their children are entitled to the best education that they can provide. They are a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, and all of their children know that they have the right to learn and play in the safe environment that they provide for them.

At this school they have enthusiastic and well-behaved, smart pupils who strive to do well in everything they do; the children are at the heart of every decision they make. They do their utmost to ensure that they are happy and confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

The school are looking for a level 3 qualified teaching assistant who is experienced in supporting children in KS2 as their post will be in Year 5. Their role will include supporting on a whole class basis, providing small group intervention support as well as providing tailored 1:1 support as and where the class teacher sees necessary.

The role would be full time and you will be expected to attend staff meetings and any additional training the school prepares.

For this role you will be able to:

• Help develop a positive ethos within school in accordance with their vision for the development.
• Provide a visible presence to pupils, parents, carers, and staff.
• Promote a love of lifelong learning.
• Have excellent organisational and social skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to build on success and manage change.
• Show commitment to a culture of continuous improvement that promotes excellence for staff and pupils alike and builds on our current Ofsted rating.
• Demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to articulate.
• A clear vision for the through school and support positive relationships across the Trust.

We will offer you:

• A happy and caring ethos.
• A supportive team within the school
• Opportunities for your own continued professional development, both internally and through collaborative working across the school.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved learners who engage positively with school life.
• A hard-working, motivated, and engaged staff and governors, who care deeply about the outcomes for children and young people.
• A culture of support for all staff

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Ashleigh on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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