Ben Jonson Primary School is a vibrant, three form entry school, situated in the richly diverse community of the Ocean Estate. We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and well-motivated Teaching Assistants. Our pupils are keen to learn and are making excellent progress within the nurturing learning environment that we provide.

We offer:

• Motivated pupils with good standards of behaviour;
• Excellent resourced school in a modern building;
• Effective and embedded plans and procedures;
• Supportive staffing structure and a knowledgeable Governing Body;
• Ongoing development and training opportunities.

We welcome applicants who have:

• Experience of working with children:

o individual children and target groups with a wide range of needs, introducing tasks and monitoring access to learning;

o with autism and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Evidence of building strong relationships with children, staff and parents;
• High expectations, a passion for helping every child succeed whilst promoting independence and self-motivation;
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English;
• Strong academic background, including GCSE Maths and English (C and above or equivalent);
• A commitment to our ethos and values and the drive to go that extra mile.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.