We are seeking to appoint a number of dedicated teaching assistants on a casual basis. The successful candidates will join our list of Casual Teaching Assistants, working on an occasional basis to support during sickness or other absence of the permanent post holders, often at short notice.
The successful candidates will provide support to pupils within the classroom, across a range of activities, under the general guidance of the teacher.
The school session times are:
Morning session: 8.30am – 12:00pm
Afternoon session: 1:00pm – 3:20pm
Midday supervision 12:00pm - 1:00pm (breaks will be given)
We welcome applications from existing employees who may wish to complement existing working arrangements.
Damers School is a dynamic, unique, child-centred, caring school with high aspirations for all pupils. We are an Eco school with big ideas and pride ourselves in helping every child thrive with a broad and balanced curriculum that offers many opportunities for each child to achieve their potential. Damers is located in the heart of Poundbury, an extremely supportive community in a fantastic Dorset location.
We can offer you:
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A friendly, welcoming and supportive team of staff and governors
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Kind, polite and hard-working children who are proud of their school
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A supportive and aspirational workplace where professional development is valued
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An experienced Inclusion Team
We are looking for someone who:
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Has some knowledge and experience of working in a busy school and teaching and learning KS1 & 2 children.
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Will be proud to work as part of our school and will uphold our ethos and values.
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Understands the importance of role play alongside daily phonics.
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Understands the development of our youngest children.
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Enjoys a challenge and problem solving within a supportive, fun team
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Can offer new ideas and be open to learning new skills.
Our ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, have patience and understanding, and clear communication skills.