Teaching Assistant

Milton Park Primary School, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET

36 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible.

• Closing date

  7 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week. Term Time only.
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,812.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an excellent teaching assistant who has the drive, passion and skills to see all children succeed. You will support children in the classroom either to access whole class learning opportunities or by delivering targeted interventions as directed by the class teacher and SENCO.

At Milton Park Primary School, we are proud of our diverse and warmly inclusive community in which many languages, cultures and children with special educational needs learn together. Our children receive a creative curriculum that is engaging and memorable.

We are looking for someone who:

• embodies our school values: respect, pride, community, kindness, positivity and inclusivity.
• has previous experience of motivating and supporting learning within primary age-range.

• is able to think creatively about how to help children overcome barriers to learning and access the curriculum through adaptation and report back the progress made.
• is interested in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and has experience and/or qualifications in this area.
• is an excellent team player.
• understands the importance of relationships and restorative approaches and uses these to support children to be successful.
• is highly motivated, inspirational and willing to learn.
• is positive and understands the importance of inclusion.
• understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and the community.
• has effective ICT skills, excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• has a good sense of humour and ability to think outside the box!
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What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• an inspiring place that promotes curiosity, creativity, communication and confidence for children
• well behaved, motivated children who are caring and inclusive
• supportive, welcoming and dedicated colleagues and governors
• a commitment to professional development
• the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children in a richly diverse community

To find out more about our unique school, visit our website and Facebook page!

Further details about the role

Milton Park Primary School is a founding member of the University of Portsmouth Academy Trust which is committed to inclusivity, lifelong learning and ensuring our learners are well equipped to succeed at every stage. The heart and soul of UPAT is summed up in three core values: Belonging, Being, Becoming. By joining Milton Park Primary School and the UPAT family, you will be part of a friendly, hard-working team who have high aspirations for every child.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@miltonparkprimaryschool.co.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

About Milton Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Milton Park Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@miltonparkprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 023 9273 3793
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/milton-park-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Milton Park Primary School. Eastney Road. Portsmouth PO4 8ET

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