Inclusion Base Teaching Assistant: Support and Thrive

Watchfield Primary School; Watchfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card eligibility

Flexible hours

Free parking

Job summary

Watchfield Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our inclusion base team. This role supports pupils in their learning and development, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality classroom support, ensuring all pupils can access learning opportunities and achieve success.

Qualifications

• Experience with or caring for children
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Teamwork and safeguarding understanding
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Knowledge of child development (desirable)
• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with education, behaviour and personal care plans.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Literacy support

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Professional development

Child development knowledge

Teaching Assistant qualification

Relationship building

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Watchfield Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our inclusion base team. This role supports pupils in their learning and development, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality classroom support, ensuring all pupils can access learning opportunities and achieve success.