Educational Teaching Assistant

Thornhill Junior and Infant School; Thornhill; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Thornhill Junior and Infant School in Thornhill, United Kingdom, is seeking a Teaching Assistant for two fixed-term roles: 15 hours/week (09:00–12:00) and 17.5 hours/week (12:00–15:30) at £14.25/hour.

You will support teachers, oversee work programmes (including SEND) and assist with planning, assessment and resource preparation as part of a dedicated school team.

Qualifications

• Be flexible and caring.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to contributing as part of a successful team.
• Be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agreed work programmes with individuals/groups (including those with SEND) in or out of the classroom.
• Assist Teachers in planning, assessment and management/preparation of resources.

Skills

Flexible

Caring

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Fixed Term Until August 2027

Role 1: 15 hours per week (09.00 - 12.00)

Role 2: 17.5 hours per week (12.00 - 15.30)

£14.25 per hour

We passionately believe that every child deserves an excellent education and access to amazing opportunities which help them to learn more about and appreciate the world we live in. We believe that every adult in school plays an important role in supporting our mission of enabling all children to thrive and reach their potential.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking educational teaching assistant to join our successful team. They will oversee agreed work programmes with individuals/groups (including those with SEND) in or out of the classroom. They will assist Teachers in planning, assessment and management/preparation of resources.

What makes our school special? (In our words)

• Our children are at the heart of everything we do.
• Relationships are strong, respectful and nurturing.
• We play an active role within our community and like to reach out to support others.
• Our staff are empathetic, people-centred and committed to working hard, together.
• We face challenges with positivity and optimism, working hard, together, to overcome them.
• We all love to learn!

What makes our school special? (According to our Y6 pupils)

• “Thornhill is a representative school for the community- we are an amazing school!”
• “Music is a very special part of our school and we treasure it truly. We learn a new musical instrument every year.”
• “We have amazing school trips, which are unique for every year group. We have just been to London in Y6 and we loved Chester Zoo in Y4.”
• “Our school is such a great place to be. It is almost like a magic place because it brings so many friends and families together.”

Can you see yourself joining and contributing to our fantastic school family?

The successful applicant will:

• Be flexible and caring.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to contributing as part of a successful team.
• Be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.

We can offer you:

• A supportive team of professional staff
• A well-resourced and attractive learning environment
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Access to CPD and training

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check.