Primary Teaching Assistant — Growth, Inclusion & Benefits

Mead Vale Primary; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mendip Green Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a friendly team. The role covers classroom and pastoral support for pupils, with responsibilities across lesson delivery, resources, and safeguarding.

The post requires at least 3 GCSEs including English and Maths, plus school/childcare experience. A TA qualification is desirable; the school values inclusion and collaborative team working.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs (Grade C/Level 4 or above), including English and Maths.
• Experience supporting learning within a school, educational or childcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals.
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach to working with children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Desirable: Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2, Level 3 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of lessons.
• Working with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes.
• Assisting with classroom management and behaviour support.
• Preparing learning resources and educational materials.
• Supporting children with different learning needs and abilities.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers.
• Promoting pupil wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion.
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating and positive learning environment.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

TA qualification (Level 2/3)

Job description

Mendip Green Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a friendly team. The role covers classroom and pastoral support for pupils, with responsibilities across lesson delivery, resources, and safeguarding.

The post requires at least 3 GCSEs including English and Maths, plus school/childcare experience. A TA qualification is desirable; the school values inclusion and collaborative team working.