Teaching Assistant

Cullompton Community College; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullompton Community College is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting teaching staff and pupils. You will work under direct instruction, assist with class activities, and provide intervention support 1:1 or in small groups under the SENDCo.

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above including English and Maths is required; a TA qualification is desirable. Applicants should have strong communication, empathy for students, and be committed to safeguarding; a DBS

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff.
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students.

Skills

GCSEs

English

Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Class supervision

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Cullompton Community College currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners., We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with our students. To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff. This will include work in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Intervention work (1:1 and small groups) will also be undertaken under the direction of the SENDCo.

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Why join us?

As a Teaching Assistant within Cullompton Community College, you'll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post as is the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Please refer to our website for our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview. We also reserve the right to interview prospective candidates at any point and to close the advert early.