Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Full or part time considered | Fixed term until July 2027 in the first instance

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: Monday 19^th October, 9am

Pay Scale: Level 2 pro rata, term time only

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real difference to children’s learning and wellbeing? We are looking for a positive and nurturing person to join our friendly team at Teversham CE Primary School.

We are happy to consider full-time or part-time applications, and candidates with experience of, or a particular interest in, working in Early Years and Key Stage One are especially encouraged to apply.

Parents say they choose Teversham because it is a warm, caring school with a strong, inclusive ethos where everyone in the community is valued. We have a friendly, passionate staff team who are dedicated to the children. We support our staff and seek opportunities to help them develop their skills through further training.

As a Teaching Assistant at Teversham, you will work alongside teachers and other colleagues to support children to learn, develop and thrive.

The role will include:

• Supporting children’s learning within the classroom, individually and in small groups

• Helping to create an engaging, inclusive and well-organised learning environment

• Supporting children to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours

• Providing additional support for children with SEND and other additional needs

• Working closely with the class teacher and other colleagues to adapt activities and respond to individual needs

• Supporting children’s social and emotional development and wellbeing

• Helping to ensure that all children feel safe, valued and included

• Contributing positively to the wider life and ethos of the school

Desirable skills and experience:

·         Experience working 1-1 with pupils with learning, social, emotional and behaviour needs

·         Experience working with a wide range of ages across the school

·         Ability to motivate and inspire pupils

·         At least grade C GCSE in both Maths and English

·         TA qualification desirable but if not, willing to do the training

·         The successful candidate will:

·         be patient, kind and understanding and be committed to our ethos of care and support for ALL children

·         be able to learn quickly, take advice and direction, as well as be proactive and use initiative

·         be able to work well within a team, with strong communication skills and correct use of spoken English

·         be flexible and willing to support all children of different ages across the school, including at lunch times

·         be committed to supporting all children to make progress

·         be able to support the Christian ethos of the school

·         have full DBS clearance and meet all safeguarding checks