Flexible, Caring Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership into Local Government Pensi

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount schemes

Staff development days

Subject course development funding

Staff communities (EDI & neurodiverse)

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Woolpit Primary Academy in Woolpit is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils to achieve their full potential. Working with the class teacher you will assist with learning, social, emotional and welfare needs, helping pupils engage and develop independence.

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent; Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 or 3 desirable. Experience with EYFS/primary and SEN/EAL exposure advantageous.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is desirable.
• Experience in EYFS or primary age children is advantageous.
• Experience supporting children with SEN or EAL is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Work with the class teacher to aid learning, social, emotional and welfare needs.
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence and positive interaction; provide feedback on progress.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade C/4+) or equivalent

Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 or 3 (desirable)

Job description

Woolpit Primary Academy in Woolpit is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils to achieve their full potential. Working with the class teacher you will assist with learning, social, emotional and welfare needs, helping pupils engage and develop independence.

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent; Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 or 3 desirable. Experience with EYFS/primary and SEN/EAL exposure advantageous.