1 To 1 Teaching Assistant

Trinity Catholic College; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Career progression within MAT

LGPS pension scheme

Employee benefits

Job summary

Trinity Catholic College in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic member of our support staff to help pupils thrive in a busy school environment. You will assist colleagues in creating a safe, inclusive learning environment and provide pastoral and academic support to pupils.

Join a supportive team with safeguarding commitments, professional development, and career progression within the MAT.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline essential
• NVQ level 2 essential

Responsibilities

• Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils
• Help with classroom activities, small group work, or one-to-one interventions

Skills

Strong communication and active/listen

Positive relationships with pupils &/r

Patience and empathy

Time management & organisational

Conflict resolution

Inclusion, equality & safeguarding

Classroom technology & educational软件

Record keeping & progress monitoring

Adaptability across subjects/age

Education

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline

NVQ level 2

Job description

Your Role

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to thrive in a school environment?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a member of our support staff. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping pupils reach their potential, while contributing to the smooth running of our school community.

As part of our support team, you will:

1. Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
2. Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils
3. Help with classroom activities, small group work, or one-to-one interventions

We are seeking someone who is:

1. Positive, patient, and committed to helping children succeed
2. A strong communicator with good organisational skills
3. Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
4. Flexible and proactive in supporting a busy school environment

Why join us?

As part of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

1. Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities across the Trust
2. Career progression routes within a network of schools
3. Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the MAT
4. A strong sense of belonging to a wider educational community with shared values and vision
5. Our commitment to staff wellbeing - as a proud signatory of the Department for Education's Staff Wellbeing Charter, we actively promote and protect the wellbeing and mental health of all colleagues.

What we offer:

1. A welcoming and supportive staff team
2. Opportunities for training and professional development
3. Competitive pay - aligned to nationally agreed pay scales
4. Pension scheme - most support staff are eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the best public sector pensions
5. Employee Benefit Discount Scheme (retail discounts and cashback offers)
6. Cycle to Work Scheme
7. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free counselling, wellbeing, and advice service
8. The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

If you are motivated, caring, and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline essential

NVQ level 2

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Strong communication and active listening skills essential

Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff essential

Patience, empathy, and understanding of diverse learning needs essential

Relevant Skills

• Effective time management and organisational abilities essential
• Conflict resolution and promoting a positive learning environment essential
• Commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding essential
• Proficient in classroom technology and educational software
• Record keeping and progress monitoring
• Adaptability and flexibility in supporting different subjects/age groups

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of our students and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.