Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community school in Cullompton is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students and work alongside teaching staff. The role involves helping with classroom management, supporting student learning, and providing intervention work for individuals and small groups. The school values a safe and inclusive environment, and candidates must be confident in spoken English. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact the lives of young learners positively.

Benefits

Part of a welcoming community

Opportunities for development

Supportive governing body

Qualifications

• Ability to work under direct instruction of teaching staff.
• Experience or willingness to support learning in a classroom environment.
• Confidence and fluency in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support access to learning for pupils in the classroom.
• Provide general support to the teacher in classroom management.
• Undertake intervention work with students under direction.

Job description

Job Overview

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 Lead TA for SEMH.

Benefits

• Be part of an excellent school at the heart of its community;
• Make a real difference to the learning and achievement of young people;
• Benefit from a wonderful, inclusive environment in which to express your passion and make your mark;
• Work with a committed Governing Body.

We aim to attract the best educators to Cullompton Community College and are committed to supporting the continuing development of their skills and learning.

About the School

Cullompton Community College is a caring, welcoming and high achieving community school of approximately 744 students aged 11-16. We aim to build up the self-belief and confidence of all students in order to fulfil their potential. No pupil is left behind at Cullompton Community College - we are a truly comprehensive school which reflects the community it serves.

Commitment to Safeguarding

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.

Recruitment Process

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.