Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carterton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued professional development

Job summary

Gateway Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across year groups in maths, reading and writing, and across the wider curriculum. The role may include wrap-around care from 3:15 to 5:30, depending on vacancies and needs.

Ideal candidates will have experience with primary-aged children, strong communication skills, and a caring, nurturing approach. DBS checks and references are required to proceed with the application.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school or another relevant setting.
• Enhanced DBS check completed or in place.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in small groups and with whole classes throughout the day.
• Support learning in maths, reading and writing and across the wider curriculum.
• Help create engaging learning experiences.
• Build children's confidence and ensure every pupil feels supported, included and ready to learn.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Motivation of learners

Creativity

Flexible approach

Year-group mobility

Job description

Gateway Primary School is recruiting a Teaching Assistant, with the post possibly paired with a separate wrap-around care vacancy running from 3:15 to 5:30. The role centres on supporting pupils one to one, in small groups and with whole classes, mainly in maths, reading and writing and across the wider curriculum. Working in a primary setting across different year groups suits someone who enjoys building pupils' confidence and readiness to learn. Enhanced DBS checks and references are required.

What the job involves

• Support pupils individually, in small groups and with whole classes throughout the day
• Support learning in maths, reading and writing and across the wider curriculum
• Help create engaging learning experiences
• Build children's confidence and make sure every pupil feels supported, included and ready to learn

What’s required

Experience

• Experience working with children in a primary school or another relevant setting

Skills & knowledge

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Ability to engage, enthuse and inspire young learners
• Flexible and creative approach
• Willingness to support learning across different year groups and curriculum areas
• Caring, patient and nurturing approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Hardworking, resilient and positive
• Willingness to reflect, learn and develop practice
• Committed team player who shares the school's ambition for education and care
• Committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare
• References

What’s offered

• Continued professional development opportunities