About the Roles

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These roles are both fixed term contracts (term time only) to cover the one to one support / two to one support required by individual pupils.  

 

Position 1 : this is a fixed term contract for one academic year which will terminate July 2021 but may be extended for the academic year 2021-2022 subject to approved funding. Your role will be to continue the support and learning of a pupil with additional needs alongside, and in consultation with, other school staff.  

 

Position 2 : this is a funded role where you will be working 2:1 with another Teaching Assistant to support one pupil with additional needs.  This role will terminate either when the child leaves the school or when funding ceases.  

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About Us

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Gorse Ride Schools is a vibrant, 2 form entry federated Nursery, Infant and Junior School with an environment designed to encourage every child, of all ages and abilities, to achieve their maximum potential.  Our children are energetic, keen to learn and enjoy being challenged.   We are immensely proud of our school and our children – who are our greatest ambassadors. They are respectful, responsible, hard-working, fun-loving and well-rounded individuals who thrive in the ethos of a school that allows them to discover their strengths, take risks in their learning and set challenges for themselves.

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We can offer you :

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• A positive, caring ethos with children and learning at the heart of all we do

• Happy children who are enthusiastic, motivated and engaged learners

• Talented, friendly and supportive teaching and admin teams

• Good relationships with parents, carers and the wider community

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About You 

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and nurturing Teaching Assistant. 

 

Can you :

 

• show creativity in motivating, engaging and challenging children in their learning

• be resilient and reflective, always striving to improve

• be positive, caring and enthusiastic

• be a team player who supports others and shares good practice

• be flexible and adaptive to change

• work alongside outside agencies to deliver specific programmes of work

 

Do you have :
 

• good behaviour management

• experience of working with children with additional needs

• ability to work in a team

• ability to work 1:1 and in small groups

 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  

 

Please forward completed application forms to

Amanda Tweed, School Business Manager

email :  SBM@gorseride-jun.wokingham.sch.uk  

 

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Gorse Ride Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.