Teaching Assistant with lunchtime duties

Located in the East of Portsmouth, Langstone Primary Academy is proud of its caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to achieve their full potential, and is a positive and active place to work.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our community believes that success here is built on strong relationships between everyone involved in the academy.

Fixed Term, with a view to continue into next academic year, subject to funding, Teaching Assistant for Key Stage 2 with the flexibility to work across the Academy as directed, to commence as soon as possible; 30.8 hours p/week; 38 weeks per annum. 

This post may require the candidate to work with a child that has significant communication needs if previous experience is held such as PECS and use of symbols to communicate. Alternatively, or in addition to, they will contribute more widely to pupil’s development including their physical and mental well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the class room, providing general and specific assistance to pupils, under the direction and guidance of the Class teacher.  This will involve providing assistance to the Class teacher in supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities, including the preparation and maintenance of resources. 

With experience of working with children, ideally in a primary age setting, you will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with a wide range of people especially the pupils.  You will be resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.    For further details please refer to the job profile.

Langstone Primary Academy 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.

You can apply for this vacancy by downloading the University of Chichester Academy Trust application form and Monitoring For Equality form (www.unicat.org.uk/find-your-job) and sending them to the school by e-mail: jobs@langstone-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk or by post by noon on Monday 02 December 2024; OR;- Collect a job pack from the school before 28-Nov-24;  and return completed forms to: Langstone Primary Academy, Lakeside Avenue Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, PO3 6EZ.

Closing date: by noon on Monday 02 December 2024 @ 12pm.