Inclusion-Focused Teaching Assistant

Watchfield Primary School; Watchfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye tests

Free parking

Flexible working opportunities (term‑t

Job-share arrangements

Occupational Health support

Job summary

Watchfield Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive team, supporting pupils in their learning and development.

You will work closely with teachers to provide high-quality classroom support, helping pupils access learning opportunities, progress academically and thrive personally. Experience with children and commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Understands safeguarding and inclusion.
• Willing to engage in professional development.

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 the implementation of 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 and numeracy

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Willingness to learn

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Relevant education/qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Watchfield Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive team, supporting pupils in their learning and development.

You will work closely with teachers to provide high-quality classroom support, helping pupils access learning opportunities, progress academically and thrive personally. Experience with children and commitment to safeguarding are essential.