Location
Rainham, Essex RM13 7AH

Hours
32.5 hours per week, over 5 days. 8.45am to 3.45pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, 38 weeks per year

Salary
Pro-rata salary: £22,271 p.a - £22,589 p.a (based on FTE £29,436 p.a - £29,856 p.a)

About the Role
Whybridge Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and vibrant school. You will join a strong and supportive team of staff within an Academy committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils and staff. As part of Hornchurch Academy Trust, the school offers excellent opportunities for training, support, career development and sharing best practice amongst its six schools.

The role involves general in-class support for teaching and learning, as well as supporting SEND pupils with interventions and whole class participation. This is a full-time position working 8.45am to 3.45pm, 5 days a week.

Experience
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is welcomed but not essential.

About you
- Good Maths and English skills
- A diverse set of skills enabling flexibility in supporting or leading teaching and learning in the classroom
- Passionate about teaching and learning, striving for the best outcomes for children
- Able to work creatively and strategically in the classroom
- An innovative and reflective practitioner keen to learn
- Positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude
- A good sense of humour

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated as mandatory for this role.