Nurturing TA for KS2: Build Confidence and Belonging

Bowhill Primary School; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhill Primary School invites a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support Years 5 and 6, helping children access learning and build confidence. You’ll work with teachers to create engaging, inclusive lessons and nurture social and emotional development. A collaborative, supportive team and a welcoming school environment await.

You will contribute to a calm, safe learning space, celebrating every child’s progress and promoting a sense of belonging for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships.
• Brings calmness, kindness, resilience and a sense of humour.
• Believes every child deserves to feel successful.
• Can support children with a wide range of needs and personalities.
• Is proactive, adaptable and willing to get stuck in.
• Reflective and driven to get a little better everyday.
• Wants to be part of a collaborative, caring school community.
• Ideally has an understanding of the upper KS2 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class, in small groups and sometimes on a 1:1 basis.
• Help children access learning and develop confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Celebrate progress from the smallest breakthrough to the biggest achievement.
• Contribute to a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues and the wider school community.
• Play an active part in school life, trips, events and enrichment opportunities.

Skills

Positive relationships with children

Calmness & resilience

Belief in every child’s success

Support diverse needs

Proactive & adaptable

Reflective & improving

Collaborative school community

KS2 curriculum understanding

Job description

Bowhill Primary School invites a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support Years 5 and 6, helping children access learning and build confidence. You’ll work with teachers to create engaging, inclusive lessons and nurture social and emotional development. A collaborative, supportive team and a welcoming school environment await.

You will contribute to a calm, safe learning space, celebrating every child’s progress and promoting a sense of belonging for all pupils.