KS2 Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Alford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Physio and counselling

GP services

Excellent training opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant in England for a part-time role combining classroom support and midday supervision. The position runs for 39 weeks with 21 hours per week for TA and 1.5 hours per week for SMSA.

The post includes progression opportunities, wellbeing support, and access to pension schemes. The school emphasizes safeguarding and staff development within a supportive educational trust.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary school learners.
• Ability to assist with planning and preparation of activities.
• Familiarity with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual pupil plans.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to support, guide and help our children succeed.
• Assist with planning and preparation of activities and in delivering local and national initiatives (e.g., literacy and numeracy).
• Supervise pupils at midday, maintain discipline and a positive dining environment.
• Assist with preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Work with teachers to support, guide and help our children succeed
• Assist with the planning and preparation of activities, and in the delivery of local and national initiatives e.g. literacy and numeracy strategy
• Be familiar with relevant Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and other individual plans for the pupils you support.
• Assist with the preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.
• Responsible for the supervision of pupils during the midday break maintaining discipline and creating a positive atmosphere.
• Distribute meals, wash and stack away tables, chairs, and clean dining area as required.

What the school offers its staff

• A temporary, part-time role of 21 hours per week Teaching Assistant and 1.5 hours per week SMSA for 39 weeks per year, initially until 31 August 2027.
• Salary upon appointment for Teaching Assistant role Grade 3 Scale Point 6 £24,796 (actual £13,720).
• Salary upon appointment for SMSA role Grade 2 Scale Point 3 £24,515 (actual £851).
• Access to wellbeing support, physio, counselling and GP services.
• Excellent training opportunities to support career progression.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Childcare Vouchers and Cycle to Work.
• Employment within a strong and progressive educational trust with firm family values.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks, and all pre-employment checks are in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.