Part-Time Teaching Assistant: Nurturing Learning Confidence

St Giles' Catholic Primary School; Hanley; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

St Giles’ Catholic Primary School in England is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and inclusive team. The successful candidate will support pupils across the classroom, helping them engage with the curriculum and build confidence in a positive environment.

The role is 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:40 AM – 1:10 PM), term-time only. Previous experience with children is desirable, but not essential, and we value patient, caring, and proactive contributors

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school or with children is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong commitment to supporting children's learning in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and development, working alongside the class teacher to help them make progress and achieve their potential.
• Assist with classroom activities, learning tasks and interventions, providing additional support to pupils where required.
• Encourage pupils to develop their independence, confidence, social skills and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Support the teacher in managing positive behaviour and maintaining a calm, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor pupils’ engagement and progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and raising any concerns or achievements as appropriate.
• Support pupils during break times, lunchtime, school trips and other activities as required.
• Help prepare, organise and maintain classroom resources and learning materials.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other members of staff to ensure pupils receive appropriate support and encouragement.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where all pupils feel valued and supported.

Job description

St Giles’ Catholic Primary School in England is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and inclusive team. The successful candidate will support pupils across the classroom, helping them engage with the curriculum and build confidence in a positive environment.

The role is 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:40 AM – 1:10 PM), term-time only. Previous experience with children is desirable, but not essential, and we value patient, caring, and proactive contributors