Teaching Assistant

Description:

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Curledge Street Academy. The successful applicant will provide teaching and learning support under the guidance of the class teacher.

Our Teaching Assistants assist teachers with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils, maintaining accurate records in order to ensure documentation of all interventions with pupils,detailing their progress and achievement.

The Teaching Assistant will assist in the supervision of pupils and promote learning and safety, for example, at break and lunch times and on educational visits, promoting positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and improving independent working in pupils to assist in their education and growth.

You will be enthusiastic, empathetic,patient and approachable, with a genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming the lives of our students to join with us and support in the learning.

This a fixed-term role working 22 hours per week until 31st August 2025. Working days/hours to be discussed at interview.

About Us

Our School

Curledge Street Academy is a modern, exciting and stimulating environment in which our children are encouraged to do their very best and reach their potential. During their time at our Academy, our students will be supported and encouraged by adults who are committed to ensuring that they are safe, healthy and happy. We want them to understand and develop the skills and qualities of excellent learners to enable them to take full advantage of all the opportunities that present themselves in the future.

We have four clear values that we aim to promote in our children, Respect Collaboration, Creativity and Independence. Everyone at Curledge Street Academy believes in these values and behaves in ways which promote these.

Curledge Street Academy positively encourages emotional health and well-being. We support our children to develop confidence, resilience and recognition of their strengths and talents whatever they may be.

Click here to learn more about our school and our vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success