Teaching Assistant

St Christophers

Bury St Edmunds

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Grace Schools seeks a dedicated 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support EYFS/KS1 pupils. You will assess needs, model high expectations, and foster inclusive, collaborative learning across classrooms within the Grace Schools trust.

The role emphasizes safeguarding and professional development, with CPD opportunities and a supportive, inclusive culture across 38 primary academies. Join us to help every pupil build successful futures.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (or above).
NVQ Level 2 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent.
Experience of working with children and/or as a Teaching Assistant.
Principles and practices of high‑quality teaching and learning.
Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
High levels of adaptability and flexibility.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and skills to support pupils' learning.
Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
Organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources.

Skills

Pupil support

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safeguarding

High expectations

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4+)

NVQ Level 2 in supporting teaching and learning

Experience with children/Teaching Assistant

Principles of high-quality teaching & learning

Relationship building with parents and community

Adaptability & flexibility

Commitment to safeguarding children

Job description

Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and skills to support pupils' learning

Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

Organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources
At St Christopher's Cevcp School we are committed to creating the foundations to build successful futures. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced 1 -1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and play a key role in ensuring high quality teaching and learning for our EYFS/KS1 children., A minimum qualification of GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above, or an equivalent qualification

NVQ Level 2 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent

Have experience of working with children and/or as a Teaching Assistant

Principles and practices of high-quality teaching and learning

Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, parents/carers and members of the community

High levels of adaptability and flexibility

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era of the Trust as The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) becomes Grace Schools.

Professional Development & Career Growth

Exceptional CPD opportunities, including subject leadership development, professional networks and buddying opportunities

Career progression opportunities within the school and across the wider family of Grace Schools

Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools. We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives. We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed. We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.

Grace Schools is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

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