Teaching Assistant

About the role

We are delighted to be able to advertise an exciting job opportunity at a fantastic school set in a beautiful part of rural Hertfordshire. Bishop Wood C of E Junior School is an extremely friendly and welcoming school at the heart of a strong supportive community.

We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic and caring Teaching Assistants to join our friendly team. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will be working within Key Stage 2 and will be supporting children in the classroom, in groups and individually. The post is for up to 27.5 hours per week during term time. However, we would be pleased to hear from anyone who is looking for over 14 hours per week.

The full time equivalent salary for this post is £24,796 - £25,583. Successful candidates will be paid pro rata for the number of hours they work.  

Bishop Wood is looking for someone who is:

• reliable, proactive and enthusiastic

• confident and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young children

• passionate about every child reaching their full potential

• committed to achieving excellent pupil progress and outcomes

• a good team player

• good at communicating with children and adults
  
  This role offers an exciting opportunity and in return we offer:
   

• excellent continuing professional development

• a fully supportive, team-focused, caring working environment

• delightful, well behaved, hardworking children

• a rewarding experience

• excellent support in career development

• an espresso machine in the staffroom!

Bishop Wood School is committed to providing equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. References will be sought for all applicants invited to interview.