Part-time Teaching Assistant

Hayes field Girls' School is looking for a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive staff team. Working under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENCo, you will play a vital role in ensuring our pupils can access learning effectively, providing both educational and pastoral support within the classroom environment.

• Pupil Support:
  Supervise and support students to ensure their safety and access to learning, attending to personal, social, and health needs where required.
• Inclusion:
  Act as a positive role model to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encouraging them to interact independently and engage in teacher-led activities.
• Classroom Management:
  Assist the teacher with classroom preparation, display work, and basic record-keeping to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Curriculum Assistance:
  Support pupils in understanding instructions and developing basic literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills as directed by the teacher.
• Pastoral Care:
  Provide essential pastoral support for pupils and assist with the supervision of students during non-lesson times, including lunchtimes and school trips.

• Education:
  
  A good standard of education with Level 2 qualifications (GCSE or equivalent) in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age in a paid, voluntary, or domestic capacity.
• Communication:
  An ability to relate well to both children and adults with an interest in children's welfare and development.
• IT Literacy:
  Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and the use of general office equipment like photocopiers.
• Desirable Requirements
  • Qualification:
    
    Possession of a recognised/relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.
  • Knowledge of general First Aid.
  • Proven ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding different classroom roles and responsibilities.

Hayes field is a unique and exciting school; it is an oversubscribed Girls' School with a co-educational Sixth Form with accommodation over two sites. The School is truly comprehensive, serving the whole community. Ofsted recognised our achievements in November 2022 by awarding the School 'Good'. You are very welcome to read our Ofsted report on our website. An opportunity to be part of a well-respected, top-achieving, and oversubscribed secondary school.

• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme and a supportive sick leave scheme.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme – a free and confidential support service.