Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Do you have the skills and expertise to understand the needs of children?
• Do you have a proven track record of improving outcomes for all children?
• Do you have high levels of commitment to inclusion?
• Do you have sensitivity and understanding to build good relationships with individuals and parents and carers?
• Do you have good communication skills?
• Can you consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies?
• Do you have knowledge of guidance and regulations around safeguarding?

What the school offers its staff

• A warm and welcoming, forward-thinking school
• A Multi-Academy Trust that focuses on the most important aspects of children’seducation
• Excellent facilities
• A collaborative learning community

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trustees of The Parkgate Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. The trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.