Job Description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic, committed and caring person to join our hard working team of Teaching Assistants. This is a fixed term contract (Jan-Aug 2024), working 0845-1145 Monday-Friday, term time only (no inset days). The role is funded by and therefore linked to pupil funding.

Experience of supporting children with individual high level needs would be preferred but all applications are welcome as training and a comprehensive induction will be provided.

The role will require assisting in the support of differentiated teaching and learning; implementing an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP); contributing to annual reviews and liaising with various outside agencies as well as building a positive relationship with parents/carers.

The successful candidate will be a capable and enthusiastic practitioner, familiar with the needs of pupils in the primary classroom and with a willingness to contribute to the broader life of this busy school.

We are looking to appoint someone who possesses the following:

• a calm, patient personality, who is highly organised
• the ability to engage and motivate children
• enthusiasm, commitment and flexibility with excellent interpersonal skills
• commitment to working as a member of a team, and also shows initiative to work independently
• good literacy and numeracy skills
• communicates clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• an enthusiasm / desire to learn and develop
• shows excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality and a good sense of humour
• understands the importance of an inclusive environment and high expectations of pupil behaviour
• has a welcoming and friendly approach with a high level of professionalism.

White Bridge Primary School will offer you:

• The chance to work and develop in a good primary school
• Supportive and friendly staff
• Personal and professional development opportunities

Key Requirements

Your duties will include:

• Ensuring the child is safe and happy during the school day
• Supporting the childinsude and outside the classroom environment and aiding their learning as effectively as possible
• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the child is able to use any equipment and materials provided
• Assisting them with their challenges, such as language, behaviour and social skills
• Meeting their physical needs as required and encourage independence
• Liaising with the child's class teacher, SENDCO, other school adults and parent if necessary
• Assisting the child with toileting if necessary
• Working with the SENDCO and class teacher to develop and implement the child's EHC plan

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Information about the School

White Bridge Primary School is a thriving, welcoming, two-form entry school. We are set on the edge of Epping Forest and next to a large area consisting of Nature Reserve and Parkland. We are easily accessible on public transport as we are situated just a short walk away from Loughton Underground Station.

We are fortunate that our school is set in expansive and attractive grounds – offering a wonderful environment for inside and outside learning. Our building is spacious, with well-equipped classrooms, halls, library, computer suite and study areas.

White Bridge Primary School is a caring and aspirational community. We pride ourselves as being at the heart of our community and have staff who are committed to the values of trauma informed practice.

Our school motto is to “be the best version of you.” We have a strong conviction to develop each child socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically in order that they can be the very best version of themselves.

Our aim is to develop curious, independent, and confident children who have a love of learning whilst giving them the foundations they need for whatever they seek to achieve in their future.

Our staff are enthusiastic, positive, happy, and are dedicated to the work they do. Staff actively engage in the Trust - finding benefit, support, and collaboration to enhance and develop opportunities and experiences for their pupils, and develop as practitioners.

Staff work incredibly well as part of a team and realise the value of shared empathy and compassion to make it the healthy working environment that they thrive in, sharing expertise, thoughts, and ideas.

Our children are well-behaved, happy, motivated, and love to learn. They strive to show our school values and make us proud every day.

We are part of The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training), School Improvement Team, Well-being Service, and Resourced Provisions based in three of our schools, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest.

EFSPT was formed in 2018 from a consortium of schools, which had worked together for over 20 years, and are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities. The schools maintain their identities but work in a highly collaborative manner supported by a small but very experienced Central Team.

Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all, which provides wider opportunities for the children within the EFSPT to flourish.

EFSPT is committed to Trauma Perceptive Practice; the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional well-being. Being trauma-perceptive means that through our values, policies, and practice, we are able to effectively support the children, families, and communities in our Trust, creating spaces of belonging and safety that enable everyone to flourish, become resilient, and learn.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding our school’s communities. The appointment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

West Essex SCITT is an outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training. We currently have student finance or self funded postgraduate trainee teacher vacancies available to start in September 2024 across all of our 16 primary schools.

Please visit the below website for further information;

https://www.westessexscitt.co.uk/