Primary Teaching Assistant - Bank

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

Job summary

St Mark and All Saints C of E Primary School in Godalming is seeking a casual Bank Teaching Assistant to support pupils from Nursery to Year 6. You will help the class teacher, prepare resources, and may cover playground and lunch duties. Additional hours in wraparound care are possible, and mentoring is offered for those wanting to train as teachers.

Enhanced DBS and right to work are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Full enhanced DBS check.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils from Nursery to Year 6 in learning.
• Assist the class teacher with lessons and resources.
• Prepare classroom resources and displays.
• Supervise playground and lunch duties.
• Possible additional hours in wraparound care (Treetops).
• Mentoring for those training to become teachers.

Skills

Reading and writing fluently

Confidence in maths

Self-confidence, common sense and mood

Humour and communication

Adaptability and enthusiasm

Confidence with Nursery to Year 6

Education

GCSE C in English and Maths

Job description

Bank Teaching Assistant post at St Mark and All Saints C of E Primary School, part of The Good Shepherd Trust, offered casually with no fixed hours. The work centres on supporting pupils from Nursery to Year 6 with their learning, helping the class teacher and preparing resources, alongside playground and lunch duties. Additional hours in the school's Treetops wraparound care are possible, and mentoring is offered to those wanting to train as teachers. Enhanced DBS and right to work are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supporting children's learning from Nursery to Year 6
• Assisting the class teacher
• Preparing classroom resources
• Playground duties
• Lunch duty
• Possible additional hours in Treetops wraparound care

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

Skills & knowledge

• Reading and writing fluently
• Confidence in maths
• Self-confidence, common sense and maturity
• Good sense of humour and effective communication
• Adaptability and enthusiasm
• Confidence working with pupils from Nursery to Year 6

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Nice to have

• SEN experience

What’s offered

• Mentoring and a support package for a route into teaching
• Further development opportunities
• Enhanced holiday pay