Teaching Assistant

Loddon Junior School; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp benefits

Cycle to Work

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Loddon Primary Federation is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our team, supporting pupils to engage, achieve and grow in an inclusive learning environment. You will work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality learning activities and provide tailored support to individuals and groups.

This role is permanent (and a fixed-term until August 2027) with Monday to Friday hours 8:55am-15:25pm, 30 hours per week across 39 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting pupils in a primary setting.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups under direction of teaching staff.
• Deliver planned activities and adapt support to meet pupils' needs and independence.
• Assist with monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress, attainment and behaviour.
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional wellbeing, including those with additional needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.

Skills

Teaching support

Pupil development

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Helping every child thrive, every day.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join Loddon Primary Federation, supporting pupils to engage, achieve and grow in a positive and inclusive learning environment. Working closely with teachers and colleagues, the successful candidate will help deliver high-quality learning experiences, provide tailored support for individual pupils and small groups, and play an important role in pupils' academic, social and emotional development. This is an opportunity for someone who values teamwork, brings warmth and consistency to their practice, and believes that every child deserves the support, encouragement and opportunities needed to succeed.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Contract: 1 x Permanent, 1 x Fixed-term until August 2027

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:55am-15:25pm - 30 hours per week - 39 weeks per year

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups under the direction of teaching staff.
• Deliver planned learning activities, adapting support to meet pupils' needs and encourage independence.
• Assist with monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress, attainment and behaviour.
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional wellbeing, including those with additional needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals to support pupil success.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Liz Fulcher, Finance Manager, at: [e-mail]

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.