Teaching Assistant

Forest View Primary School is looking for 2 teaching assistants to join our teaching support team2x Teaching Assistants (initially within the KS2 teaching team) – 25 hours (Monday to Friday) plus 2.5 hours Midday SupervisionSalary – Up to Point 14 (£29,540 Pro-Rata) dependent upon experience. MDS salary point 3 (£24,796 Pro-Rata)Fixed Term until 31st August 2027, possibility to be extended beyond this.Are you passionate about supporting children to thrive?

Do you want to be part of a caring, inclusive school at the heart of its community?

Forest View Primary School is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team. Situated in the beautiful Forest of Dean and part of the Forest of Dean Trust, our school benefits from a strong sense of community and a natural environment that enriches learning and wellbeing. At Forest View, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best. Our ethos is built on kindness, resilience and teamwork and we believe that positive relationships are key to success.As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning and development, working closely with class teachers and other colleagues to help children flourish both academically and personally.We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference Is caring, patient and committed to inclusionWorks well as part of a team and builds positive relationshipsIs enthusiastic about learning and supporting pupils to succeed

We offer

A welcoming, supportive staff teamHappy, motivated children who are keen to learnOpportunities for professional development within the school and across the wider Forest of Dean Trust.A rewarding role within a school that values every member of its communityForest of Dean Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and would expect all staff to share this commitment. The school believes in equal opportunities and encourages all staff and children to be treated similarly, unhampered by artificial barriers or prejudices or preferences.As a Trust we are committed to safety awareness and we undertake the following procedures:We have DSL's trained to an enhanced level.All staff will require an enhanced DBS check, section 128 check and the prohibition register will be checked. We also have staff trained in Safer recruitment.Our Child Protection Policy can be found on our website under Policies.