Compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant – SEND Support

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Island CE (Aided) Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, ambitious three-form entry primary with Nursery, sharing premises with the local church. You will support teaching staff, foster an inclusive Christian ethos, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team.

The role offers flexibility for full-time or part-time hours across a 38-week year, with opportunities for professional development and meaningful pupil impact within a nurturing school

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children of primary school age.
• Strong verbal communication and organisational skills.
• Digital literacy and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teachers with planning and delivery of engaging learning activities to ensure the classroom environment is prepared, safe and stimulating.
• Help raise standards of achievement for all pupils and encourage them to take responsibility for their own independent learning.
• Support the inclusion of pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
• Use effective behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy to contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide accurate, constructive and timely feedback to both the pupil and the class teacher.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 / equivalent

GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above

Job description

St Mary's Island CE (Aided) Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, ambitious three-form entry primary with Nursery, sharing premises with the local church. You will support teaching staff, foster an inclusive Christian ethos, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team.

The role offers flexibility for full-time or part-time hours across a 38-week year, with opportunities for professional development and meaningful pupil impact within a nurturing school