Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership into Local Government Pensi

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount schemes

Staff development days

Subject course development funding

Staff communities (EDI & neurodiverse)

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Woolpit Primary Academy in Woolpit is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils to achieve their full potential. Working with the class teacher you will assist with learning, social, emotional and welfare needs, helping pupils engage and develop independence.

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent; Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 or 3 desirable. Experience with EYFS/primary and SEN/EAL exposure advantageous.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is desirable.
• Experience in EYFS or primary age children is advantageous.
• Experience supporting children with SEN or EAL is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Work with the class teacher to aid learning, social, emotional and welfare needs.
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence and positive interaction; provide feedback on progress.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade C/4+) or equivalent

Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 or 3 (desirable)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Woolpit Primary Academy, Woolpit
• 12 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Permanent
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm
• Salary: £25,185- £25,989per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

Woolpit Primary Academy is looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and support pupils to achieve their full potential. Working closely with the class teacher, you will help create a positive and inclusive learning environment, providing support with learning, social, emotional and welfare needs. You will encourage pupils to engage in activities, develop their independence and interact positively with others, while helping to scaffold learning and provide feedback on their progress.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, with a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification such as Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools being desirable. Previous experience working with EYFS or primary-aged children, ideally in an educational setting, would be an advantage, as would experience supporting children with SEN or EAL. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, empathy, strong organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a busy school team. Basic ICT skills, including using word processing applications and iPads, are also required.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development and who can demonstrate behaviour that promotes our school values of respect, kindness and perseverance. You will work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCo, pastoral staff, parents and external specialists, helping to support pupils' individual needs and contribute to their progress.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Keeping children safe at Woolpit Primary Academy is everyone's responsibility. All Staff and Governors are committed to creating the safest possible environment in which children can learn and achieve. We will listen to the children in our care and take appropriate action when we need to. We will work with other agencies and seek to establish effective working relationships with parents and carers. We will seek to equip our children with essential life skills and help them make good choices about their own safety.