What skills and experience we're looking forQualifications and training• GCSE Grade C in English and maths• Level 2 Teaching.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and training
• GCSE Grade C in English and maths
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification or Equivalent
Experience
• Experience of working with young people and children, including those with special educational needs
• RWI trained or knowledge of phonics
Skills and knowledge
• Has an awareness of pupils with special educational needs
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Can maintain trust and confidentiality where appropriate
• Experience in Early Years Setting
Personal qualities
• Flexible
• Honest and reliable
• Calm under pressure
• Patient
• Empathetic with young people
• Team player
• High personal and professional standards
What the school offers its staff
UNIQUENESS
Woodlands is distinguished from other schools by its unique, warm, and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is treatedfairly and with respect.
COMMUNITY
Staff members, many of whom have dedicated 17 years to Woodlands, view the institution as an extended family, indicating astrong sense of community within the school.
INCLUSIVITY
Staff members appreciate working at Woodlands primarily for the team's emphasis on inclusion and meeting the needs ofevery child, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Woodlands Primary School offers a wide array of professional opportunities with a clear focus on continuous professionaldevelopment and growth. The leadership team is noted for their exceptional support and investment in staff.
UNITY
The staff at Woodlands are described as resilient, professional, hardworking, and supportive of each other, fostering a sense ofunity and camaraderie within the school community.
FORWARD THINKING
Woodlands and its associated trust are recognized for their forward-thinking approach, being outward-facing, research-led,and collaborative in their endeavours.
TEAMWORK
Collaboration among staff at Woodlands goes beyond mere cooperation, reflecting true camaraderie and a sharedcommitment to supporting one another to create an environment where every child's needs are met.
WORKLOAD
The manageable workload at Woodlands enables staff to deliver their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance,contributing to a positive working environment.
COLLABORATION
The Mercia Learning Trust is praised for its commitment to supporting staff and providing valuable opportunities forcollaboration with practitioners across its network of schools.
CHALLENGE
Staff members at Woodlands find fulfilment in the daily challenges presented by their roles, particularly in the enthusiasmdisplayed by the students, highlighting the rewarding nature of their work.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
