Streatham Wells Primary is an exceptional one-form entry school in between Streatham Hill and Tulse Hill. We are a small, friendly and caring school where everyone is committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for our children. At Streatham Wells we believe in growing hearts and minds. We deliver a
curriculum which promotes academic excellence as well as supporting physical and mental wellbeing. We aim to foster learners to create a future generation more enlightened than the current and our curriculum is actively anti racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist and anti-ableist.

This position is for a Teaching Assistant who has a strong knowledge of EYFS. They will work across the key stages, both with EYFS children in EYFS, but also wiith children who are working at an EYFS standard but are in different year groups.

The TA will:

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
  

Qualifications and training

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths (essential)
• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it (essential)
• Qualification or training in Early Years (desirable)
  
  Experience
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• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
  (essential)
• Experience working with children / young people (essential)
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities (essential)
• Experience working in Nursery or Reception (essential)
• Experience setting up continuous provision (essential)
  
  Skills and knowledge
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
  
  Personal Qualities
  
• Enjoyment of working with children
• Commitment to the ethos “all behaviour is communication” and “seek first to understand”
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
• Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
• Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
• Alignment to anti-discriminatory practice
  

We can offer a wonderful team, committed fully to developing the hearts and minds of our staff as well as our children. We warmly welcome visits to the school and to meet with the Headteacher prior to applying.
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Please contact the school office on office@streathamwells.org or 02086743742 to organise a visit. This position is to teach starting in academic year 2024/2025.