Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Level 1 teaching assistant at Eckington CofE First School, Worcestershire. The role is two days a week in term time, with days to be agreed. You will support pupils across the primary age range and reflect church values. It includes pro rata inset days and a DBS check.

Applicants should have good English and maths skills, a flexible, team-based approach and a positive attitude to learning. References and qualifications checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Relevant DBS check
• Suitable references
• Qualifications check

Responsibilities

• Support children in classes across the primary age range to help them reach their potential

Skills

Good classroom practice

Sensitivity to individual learners

Enthusiasm for learning

Passion for teaching and learning

Good English and maths skills

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

A Level 1 teaching assistant post at Eckington CofE First School, part of Worcestershire County Council, offering two days a week in term time, with the days to be agreed. The work centres on supporting pupils within classes across the primary age range. As a Church school, the school expects applicants to reflect its values, and the role includes pro rata inset days. Appointment depends on a satisfactory criminal records check through the DBS, as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

What the job involves

• Support children in classes across the primary age range to help them reach their potential

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications

Skills & knowledge

• Good classroom practice
• Sensitivity to the needs of individual learners
• Enthusiasm to make learning fun
• Passion for good teaching and learning
• Good English and maths skills

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory DBS check covering cautions, reprimands and final warnings
• Suitable references
• Qualifications check

Other

• Flexible, responsible and resourceful approach
• Commitment to raising achievement for all pupils
• Positive, cheerful attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to reflect the values of a Church school

Nice to have

• Experience of working across the primary age range