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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our strong, friendly and motivated staff team, on a 1 year fixed term contract.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work under the direction of the class teacher. Your main duty will be to support a child with additional needs, on a 1:1 basis. As a TA at St Michael's, you may also work with groups of children, supporting the needs of individual children and supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons, as well as lunchtime supervision of children. The person may also be required to administer first aid (formal training will be provided). We invite applications from individuals who:

• Are passionate about supporting children's learning, self-esteem, inclusion and personal development.
• Can use their own initiative whilst also working effectively under the direction of others.
• Are patient, calm, organised and adaptable in a busy school environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive relationships with colleagues, children and families.
• Are enthusiastic, positive and committed to helping every child thrive.
• Are creative, nurturing and able to motivate and inspire children.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience of working with children, knowledge of child development/how children learn and experience of supporting children with SEND would be an advantage, but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

At St Michael's, we embrace "a lifetime love for learning." Our staff team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to continually refining practice to achieve the very best outcomes for all pupils.

St Michael's is set in the rural village of Aldbourne, which is situated 15 minutes from Swindon, Hungerford and Marlborough.

St Michael's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a fresh disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.