Teaching Assistant

Bordon Infant School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our successful staff team.

Bordon Infants is very popular, and as our latest Ofsted report shows, a very successful school. We have an amazing team of staff who work together well to ensure our children get the very best we can give them. As the first line of our report states “Pupils love to learn at this welcoming and nurturing school”.

The school is expanding and we are taking an additional class of children next year. We need a new Teaching Assistant to support both in class and with children with specific needs.

We have a fantastic track record of supporting TAs into teaching, so if that is a route you are considering, we may be the school for you. There are many different routes that can be taken to achieve this and the school will provide the support and experience to enable the right candidate to eventually be a highly successful teacher. If being a teacher is not for you, we have many other professional development opportunities. 

Bordon Infant School is part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, which will bring you added benefits and opportunities. You will find that each of our academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued.

Our ideal candidate will be able to support teaching staff in planning and providing for the learning needs of all children. They will also be able to work with the SENCo in running small group and 1-1 interventions. This means that proficient ICT skills are a must for our ideal candidate, along with a willingness to contribute to the wider needs of our school.

We also require all support staff to be able to plan for and teach groups for our school-wide Read Write Inc. literacy program, so the ability to recognise and cater for the needs of a specific group of children is essential.

Our Teaching Assistants are also our Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants, providing an outstanding play experience for the children.

  We are seeking applicants who:

• Are committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every child
• Have excellent team work skills
• Are able to work under the direction of the class teacher but at the same time showing initiative
• Have the patience and the imagination to help and inspire our children with their learning
• Has trained to NVQ level 2 standard or above
• Has GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English to grade C or above

We can offer:

• A friendly staff who have a genuine desire to help and support each other
• Amazing children who make coming into work each day exciting
• An exciting career opportunity with a commitment from the school to support professional development
• Support from a strong and established SLT with all aspects of the role

Prospective candidates can also find further information about our school on our website.  We would also encourage anyone seeking to apply to come and visit the school. Please ring the school office to arrange on 01420 472358.

Bordon Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.