About the role
Are you kind, curious and ambitious? Are you passionate about primary education? Do you value the relationships that develop between staff and pupils?
Oakwood is a 1.5 form of entry community in St Albans. We were delighted to be recently graded as "Good" by Ofsted across all areas. Ofsted noted that "Adults empower pupils and there is mutual respect for everyone. Pupils like the many ‘golden’ rewards available and behave well. The school is mindful of staff well-being and workload. Staff are positive about working here."
We pride ourselves on embodying our core school values of kindness, curiosity and ambition within our broad and balanced curriculum. We have a wonderful community of children, staff, parents and governors and we are looking for a caring, energetic and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our already wonderful team.
This role will include approximately 50% of the time supporting a child or children with complex and significant special educational needs (SEND) as well as general teaching and learning support across the class and curriculum.
The role also includes being part of our Play Team, who assist with the implementation of our OPAL lunch time programme. This is perfect for someone who enjoys facilitating and supporting children in their outdoor endeavours as we believe children learn a great deal through their play times.
We are looking for someone who:
- embodies our core values of Kindness, Curiosity and Ambition
- has a nurturing ethos and prioritises children's well-being and personal development
- models an excellent standard of spoken and written English
- is confident in supporting children in developing their mathematical skills
- is passionate about promoting all children's learning across the curriculum, including children with SEND
- has stamina and is able to be physically active
- is committed to the development of children's independence
- is flexible, adaptable and positive in outlook
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- a friendly, supportive staff team and community
- a paid wellbeing day each year
- term-time only working
- eager, motivated pupils who are proud of their school
- a school committed to a child-centred therapeutic approach
- engaged, knowledgeable and supportive parents and governors
- access to wellbeing support including physiotherapy through our subscription to Schools Advisory Service
- a well-resourced school with fabulous grounds
- free onsite parking
The position is to start as soon as possible and is fixed-term until July 2025, linked to SEND funding, although there is the possibility that this could be extended. We are flexible about whether this is a 5-day-per-week position or 3 days, please specify your preference in your application. The hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm.
School visits are warmly welcomed. You can also view our website. To arrange a visit, please contact our PA to the Head, Mrs Tavener. Contact with the school office is best made via telephone or email.
Shortlisting will take place on application and an early application is an advantage as we may close the vacancy when we feel we have sufficient candidates from which to make a good appointment.
Candidates should align their application to the attached job description.
Oakwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines when advertising and employing new staff and the post would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, medical check and an online social media search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and our Safer Recruitment Policy. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted before appointment.
We truly welcome all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity and religion.
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