We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, well motivated person to join our friendly and committed team to work with KS2 children.
The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, their role being to support specific children.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in managing challenging behaviour, under the direction of the teacher.This Teaching Assistant role would be combined with an additional 30 minutes per day Mid-day meal assistance: the duties for this will include supporting children whilst they eat their hot meals and packed lunches, organising furniture and supervising children at play.
Whilst experience would be useful, our priority is to appoint someone who relates well to children, is enthusiastic about learning, and who will work well in our team, contributing fully to the life of our school.
The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of duties in addition to assisting in the classroom under the direction of the Class Teachers.
Candidates must be confident in basic maths and literacy as well as being able to motivate and communicate well with children.
Applicants will be positive, supportive of the school's Christian ethos and be willing to work as part of a flexible team.
A current First Aid certificate or a willingness to undertake training would be advantageous.
We are lucky enough to work in a lovely school, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, just a ten minute drive from Chichester with good transport links.
We have a happy, hard working and dedicated staff team who all play an important part in the organisation and development of the school.
As a staff we are committed to 'providing our pupils with a happy and secure learning environment, which promotes respect and love of life and learning'.
Our pupils are responsive and well behaved, and our families are very supportive and involved in the life of the school.
Academically, we are a high achieving school and we maintain high expectations for ourselves and our pupils.
However, we believe excellence and enjoyment go hand in hand, and we take every opportunity to be creative and flexible in the curriculum we follow.
We hope that you feel excited by the thought of joining our team and feel confident about the additional qualities that you could bring.
If so, we can't wait to hear from you.
If you feel you can offer these skills and attributes, please send your completed application form, indicating whether you would prefer full time or part time, toMrs M Shears, 01243 811247, -susx.sch.uk.