Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Danesfield Manor School

Start – April 2024

Monday to Friday – 08:45-15:15

Term Time only

We are currently looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our support staff team at Danesfield Manor School. This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual to join our school. With our school thriving we require an additional Teaching Assistant, this is a full time, term time only position working, hours to be discussed at interview - Monday to Friday. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant who will be able to provide support both in and outside the classroom. As swimming is offered at Danesfield to pupil we also require the successful applicant to act as a lifeguard, prior training is not required as we will provide al training. 

 Located in Walton on Thames, Danesfield Manor School is a one form entry school educating boys and girls from the age of 2 – 11 years of age. With strong values and growth mindset approach to learning, we empower our pupils with excellent knowledge, extensive vocabulary and innate confidence. We believe that a values based education enriches our teaching and learning, allows our pupils to achieve beyond their own expectations and prepares them for their life-long journey beyond Danesfield.

The successful candidate should be passionate about children’s learning.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will be able to join our excellent team of staff. We would like to hear from you if you;

• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs (SEND) in a primary school setting.
• Have GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Have a qualification as recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning (NOS-STL).
• Have knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of children.
• Have an interest in how children learn and behave.
• Can be a role model for students both in the classroom and around school
• Genuinely care about children, particularly those who find learning and managing their behaviour difficult.
• Have training in aspects of SEND, i.e. ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism or experience of supporting pupils with those needs

Having in school experience is essential for this position, if you have any of the following this will be looked upon favourably.

• Experience in delivering 1:1 or small group booster session in literacy and numeracy.
• Experience working with children with EAL.
• Experience with gifted and talented children.

At Danesfield Manor School all staff work together as a very strong team. You will be supported and welcome. In addition all Inspired Learning Group staff also benefit from;

• Annual salary review
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• Ongoing coaching from the management team
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

We look forward to your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Danesfield Manor School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).