1:1 Teaching Assistant - Year 1 - 2 X Positions Available - Part-time

+ A commitment to staff wellbeing, including 3 bookable 'wellbeing days' off per year (in addition to normal holidays).
+ Happy children and caring parents.
+ Brilliant, committed and fun loving staff.
+ Proactive and supportive governing body.
+ Warm, caring school community.
+ Career development opportunities
+ A commitment to working together - sharing challenges and celebrating achievements.
Please call or email the school office to make an appointment to visit the school or to discuss this position.
As a school committed to safeguarding children, all staff members will undergo an enhanced DBS check and candidates will be assessed on their suitability to work with children.

We are seeking to appoint effective, caring and enthusiastic people to join our thriving school in our Year 1 team. This role will involve working mainly 1:1 with a child, or in small groups with children alongside other adults.
Both positions are part time for 3.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for our morning session in school.
At present, these are temporary contracts, although it is likely that there will be an opportunity for this to be extended.
To be an effective member of the Ellington team you will be:
+ Unswervingly positive
+ Incredibly organised and enthusiastic
+ Wholly committed to the inclusion of all learners
+ Extremely calm and positive in all interactions
Desirable skills:
+ show positive skills in supporting children's learning - .
+ be able to engage with young children and develop positive relationships quickly.
+ be able to positively reframe challenging behaviour when necessary.
+ Be energetic and creative, and be able to think on your feet.
+ be reliable, patient and understanding while also knowing how to have fun!
+ have high expectations for children's behaviour.
+ be able to work closely with the Class Teacher, SENCO and external professionals.
+ have an understanding of school safeguarding.
+ be adaptable, cheerful and willing to work as part of a team.
+ be willing to undertake additional training if needed.

Ellington Infant School is an exciting place to be, providing a happy, safe, caring and supportive environment where children are confident and experience personal success.
We aim to provide children with an education that is creative, enjoyable and relevant and is tailored to meet individual needs. We seek to provide a caring atmosphere in which everyone can develop and grow in confidence. The whole staff team work to support children to be the best they can be, and act as positive role models showing respect for all individuals.
We are committed to working at the heart of our community in partnership with parents and our neighbors, for the benefit of all. Please see our website and social media pages for more information on what we do.
Staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children at all times.