EYFS Teaching Assistant at Pelton Community Primary School

Pelton Community Primary School; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Pelton Community Primary School is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and diverse needs within a nurturing classroom. You will work closely with teachers to deliver targeted interventions and promote independence and confidence in learners.

The role emphasises inclusive practice, strong communication, and collaboration with families and colleagues to help every child reach their potential during term-time hours.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children in a school setting and with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASC, SEMH and communication needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised support.
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Promote pupils' independence, wellbeing and progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient, nurturing approach

Education

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

Location: Pelton Primary School

Grade 3

37 Hours per week term time plus 2 weeks

Help Every Child Reach Their Potential

Due to the growing needs of our pupils, we have an exciting opportunity for a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Pelton Primary School.

Working as part of our inclusive and nurturing school community, you will support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access learning, develop confidence, build independence and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

Working closely with teachers and the SENDCO, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASC, SEMH and communication needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised support.
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Promote pupils' independence, wellbeing and progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient, nurturing approach.
• A commitment to inclusion and helping every child succeed.

Please note: We are recruiting to two Teaching Assistant posts.

Why Join Connect Multi-Academy Trust?

At Connect Multi-Academy Trust, our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating exceptional learning environments and supporting our staff to thrive professionally and personally.

As part of our growing Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A Trust-wide commitment to staff wellbeing
• Recognition and celebration of staff contributions
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people

Our People Strategy reflects our ambition to be a great place to work, where talented people are encouraged to grow, develop and achieve their full potential.

Connect Multi-Academy Trust is legally obligated toprocess a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointmentsto relevant posts. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspentconvictions, cautions, and bind-overs as well as pending prosecutions, whicharen't 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)Order 1975 and check to establish that a person is not barred from 'regulatedactivity' as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

Please note that we operate a probationary periodof 4 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for furtherdetails). You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you tosuccessfully pass your probation.