1 To 1 Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Career progression within the Trust

Support from experienced colleagues

DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter

LGPS for most staff

Discount Scheme with retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust is looking for a 1 to 1 teaching assistant at St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School to support pupils academically and pastorally. You will work within the school’s support team to assist classroom activities, small group work and individual interventions.

Visa sponsorship is not available; start date January 2027 depends on clearance of pre-employment checks. The role suits a patient, organised person who can work well both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Positive, patient and committed to helping children succeed.
• Strong communicator.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Flexible and proactive in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Help with one-to-one interventions, small group work and classroom activities.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment alongside colleagues.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school community.

Job description

This 1 to 1 teaching assistant post sits within the support team at St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, part of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust. The work centres on supporting pupils academically and pastorally, through classroom activities, small group work and one-to-one interventions. Its distinct focus is the individual pupil, so the post suits someone patient and organised who works well both alone and as part of a team. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date of January 2027 depends on clearance of pre-employment checks.

What the job involves

• Help with one-to-one interventions, small group work and classroom activities
• Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment alongside colleagues
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school community

Skills & knowledge

• Positive, patient and committed to helping children succeed
• Strong communicator
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Flexible and proactive in a busy school environment

Checks & eligibility

• Clearance of all pre-employment checks

What’s offered

• Training and professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career progression routes within a network of schools
• Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the Trust
• Signatory of the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Local Government Pension Scheme for most support staff
• Employee Benefit Discount Scheme with retail discounts and cashback
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling and advice