Level 1 Teaching Assistant - 31.75 hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Induction & progression

EAP

Health benefits

Family leave options

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Kingsmead Academy in Taunton is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support students with learning, communication and social needs under the SENDCO within a small team. The role covers in-class support, wider school supervision, and preparing learning resources with teaching staff.

You will promote positive behaviour, independence and resilience, and differentiate for varied needs including SEND, contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and how support enables learning.
• Patience, empathy and active listening with students.
• Confidence supporting students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Strong communication with colleagues, parents, carers and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups to access the curriculum and make progress
• Provide care and supervision for students in classrooms and across the wider school
• Work with teaching staff to prepare learning resources and activities
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment
• Differentiate and adapt support for students with widely varying abilities, including SEND
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, self-esteem and resilience
• Work under the guidance of the SENDCO as part of a small team
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment where students can thrive

Skills

Understanding of TA role

Patience & empathy

One-to-one & small group support

Strong communication with staff/colle

Adaptability for SEND needs

Organisation, literacy & numeracy

Job description

A permanent Teaching Assistant post at Kingsmead Academy, supporting students with learning, communication and social needs under the SENDCO within a small team. The work covers in-class and wider school supervision, preparing learning resources with teaching staff, and promoting positive behaviour, independence and resilience. The role is part-time at 31.75 hours across five days, term time only plus inset days. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups to access the curriculum and make progress
• Provide care and supervision for students in classrooms and across the wider school
• Work with teaching staff to prepare learning resources and activities
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment
• Differentiate and adapt support for students with widely varying abilities, including SEND
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, self-esteem and resilience
• Work under the guidance of the SENDCO as part of a small team
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment where students can thrive

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and how support enables learning
• Patience, empathy and active listening with students
• Confidence supporting students one-to-one and in small groups
• Strong communication with colleagues, parents, carers and professionals
• Adaptable to varied needs, including SEND and additional learning needs
• Good organisation, literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Checks & eligibility

• Successful completion of pre-employment checks

Other

• Keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Calm and resilient under pressure

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pension
• Generous annual leave
• Comprehensive induction, training and career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Health benefits including wellness sessions, gym discounts and flu jabs
• Family leave options, including above-average occupational maternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site parking