Dynamic Teaching Assistant — Interventions & Class Support

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret’s Church of England Junior School in Rainham, Kent, is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role focuses on supporting children, leading intervention groups and assisting with learning needs while collaborating with class teachers and staff.

The successful candidate will be committed to high standards, have experience with children and be able to work in whole-class, small-group and 1:1 settings to help all pupils thrive.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Desire and enthusiasm to make a difference to children’s lives.
• High expectations of themselves and for all pupils.
• Good subject knowledge in reading, writing and maths to assist the teacher.
• Strong teamwork and communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents.
• Experience working in whole class, small groups and 1:1 settings.
• Commitment to the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil achievement.

Responsibilities

• Set up learning areas.
• Lead intervention groups.
• Support children with learning needs.
• Occassionally be responsible for the whole class.
• Work in partnership with class teachers and other teaching assistants.

Skills

Experience with children

Desire to make a difference

High expectations

Reading/Writing/Maths knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

1:1 support

Job description

St Margaret’s Church of England Junior School in Rainham, Kent, is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role focuses on supporting children, leading intervention groups and assisting with learning needs while collaborating with class teachers and staff.

The successful candidate will be committed to high standards, have experience with children and be able to work in whole-class, small-group and 1:1 settings to help all pupils thrive.