Teaching Assistant

Millbrook Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

CPD

EAP

Cycle to Work

Salary Sacrifice

Blue Light Card

Tax-Free Childcare

Flexible working

Holiday Entitlement

Eye Tests

Free Parking

Wellbeing support

Service recognition

Job summary

Millbrook Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will support pupils in learning and development, helping them thrive academically and personally.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to provide high-quality classroom support, ensuring all pupils can access learning opportunities and achieve success. We value safeguarding, inclusion, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with or caring for children.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Understands safeguarding and inclusion.
• Is willing to learn and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Knowledge of child development and learning strategies (desirable).
• Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with the implementation of education, behaviour and personal care plans.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team in a positive and inclusive school environment?

Millbrook Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils in their learning and development, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality classroom support, ensuring all pupils can access learning opportunities and achieve success.

The Role

You will:

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with the implementation of education, behaviour and personal care plans.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with or caring for children.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusion.
• Is willing to learn and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Has knowledge of child development and learning strategies (desirable).
• Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).

What we offer

At Millbrook Primary School, we believe that staff wellbeing, development and work-life balance are essential. We are committed to creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Extensive CPD, training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling access
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Tech Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• bYond cashback and financial wellbeing scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Tax-Free Childcare access
• Flexible working opportunities, including term-time contracts and job-share arrangements
• Generous holiday entitlement (where applicable)
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Free parking
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support services
• Recognition of previous continuous service where applicable

Join Us

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and want to be part of a Trust that values kindness, integrity, ambition and unity, we would love to hear from you.

We warmly invite you to visit our school. If you require further information or would like to arrange a tour, please contact us on [e-mail] or call us on 01235 764822.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.