Primary Teaching Assistant (Part-Time) - Support & Inspire

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nacton; On-site; GBP 174,000 - 251,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-motivated continuing professional

Supportive ethos where contributions

Trust to pursue innovative ideas

Support and training offered

Job summary

The Willows Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract running to 31 August 2027. The role supports pupils with a broad range of needs, building relationships and modelling clear communication, and requires resilience and creativity.

The post is 14 hours a week over 39 weeks a year, Monday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 15:30. Visa sponsorship is not available; an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and the whole class across a broad range of needs.
• Form quick, positive relationships with children.
• Model clear, effective communication.
• Judge when to give individual support and when to use wider skills in the class.

Skills

Relationship building

Clear communication

Resilience & creativity

Judgement in support

Job description

The Willows Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract running to 31 August 2027. The role supports pupils with a broad range of needs, building relationships and modelling clear communication, and requires resilience and creativity.

The post is 14 hours a week over 39 weeks a year, Monday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 15:30. Visa sponsorship is not available; an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required.