Upper KS2 Class Teaching Assistant (Years 5 & 6) 30 hours p/w

8.30 – 3.30pm Mon to Fri

Grade RG3 SCP 5-7, actual salary £16,254 - £17,307 per annum, term time only

To start in January 2025

Thameside Primary School is located in the heart of Caversham. We are a caring, inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential. Our enthusiastic children are eager to learn and live by our school values of respect, resilience, and responsibility. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Class Teaching Assistant to join our ambitious and supportive Upper KS2 team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our children, helping them to access learning and reach their full potential.

Thameside Primary School is looking to recruit a Year 5/6 Class Teaching Assistant who will:

Provide classroom support and intervention to individuals and small groups of children

Assist in the preparation of resources and equipment to support children's learning

Provide cover for Teacher, to cover PPA time

Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to ensure the needs of all children are met

Develop positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school

Have experience working with children with special educational needs

Have a strong understanding of effective SEND practises and a willingness to continuously develop your skills

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Use patience, empathy, and have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

Keeping children safe in their surroundings and activities they engage in including dealing with first aid incidents

Supervising children on the playground at break times and during lunchtimes

Work collaboratively as part of a team and have a sense of humour!

At Thameside Primary School, we offer:

The opportunity to change the lives of the children you teach

Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and live by our school values

An ambitious and dedicated staff team

Teaching opportunities for continuous ongoing development

A supportive community school with an inclusive ethos

We are seeking candidates that have:

• You must have classroom experience with a desire to work with KS2 children age 9-11.
• A good standard of English and Maths is essential Grade A-C or equivalent
• An ability to work with a team and diverse staff/pupil groups
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills
• Exceptional, highly motivated and hard-working
• Patience and resilience to work with young people, some with challenging needs

If you are interested please contact sbm@thameside.reading.sch.uk for an application pack or download from www.thamesideprimary.co.uk, About Us, Come & Work for us! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and is an equal opportunity provider. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

 

Closing date: Sunday 5^th January 2025, however we will consider applications on receipt of application forms returned.

Interviews will be arranged on receipt of applications when school reopens after Christmas. We wish to appoint in early January with a view to starting in February depending on notice periods.