Teaching Assistant

All Saints Church of England Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

All Saints Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a friendly team. You will support pupils with a range of learning activities, including phonics and numeracy, and assist across the classroom to ensure an inclusive environment.

The role includes a 30-hour week plus 2.5 hours for lunchtime supervision, with flexible/part-time options. GCSEs in Maths and English are required, with Level 3 qualifications encouraged and supported by the school.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualifications are highly desired and supported by development opportunities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support a high‑quality inclusive learning environment in the classroom.
• Assist pupils with learning activities, interventions and phonics work.
• Provide general classroom support and supervision, including lunchtime duties.
• Work with SEN needs and across age groups as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English (C or above)

Level 3 qualifications desirable

Job description

About this Role

Do you want to work in a friendly, supportive team where everyone’s wellbeing is a priority? All Saints is a friendly and happy school where children and staff feel safe and included. Our team prides itself on its inclusive nature and the success it has with supporting children’s learning so they can achieve their best outcomes. Our school's values are rooted in its Christian ethos, diversity and inclusivity.

We have two vacancies for a Teaching Assistant in our School (ages 3-11). This vital role will be to support a high‑quality and inclusive learning environment, assisting children with additional funding, as well as general teaching assistant duties within the classroom environment. The role includes engaging children in purposeful learning interventions, phonics, number and communication activities and general classroom support.

One of the roles may also spend time working in our Enhanced Pathway provision, working with our most vulnerable children with complicated learning needs, and we are especially interested in applicants with experience working with SEN children or a desire to do so.

If you have a positive and flexible approach, and the ability to take the initiative and a desire to learn then you may be the person we are looking for. We are seeking someone who is a team player, gets on well with people and is able to work effectively with children, parents, school staff and outside agencies. You will be supported by the senior leadership team, inclusion team and the SENCo.

A 30 minute lunchtime supervisor duty paid at grade 1.1, £13.28 per hour will be required. There may be Teacher cover opportunities available paid at grade 8.18 for the right candidate.

Successful applicants will have, or be working towards, GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in Maths and English. Candidates with level 3 qualifications are highly desired, and opportunities to work towards these qualifications will be supported by our commitment to professional development and apprenticeships.

The Employer reserves the right, where reasonably required for the proper operation of the school, to require the Employee to work with other age groups or classes across the school, including Early years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This is a 5 day per week, 30hr plus 2.5hr lunchtime supervisor role, but flexible and part-time working will be considered.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

The role of Teaching Assistant may be physically demanding and will require the postholder to be active throughout the school day, including supporting pupils in classrooms, around the school site and during educational activities. The role may involve assisting children who are distressed, dysregulated or displaying behaviours of concern. The postholder will be expected to use approved behaviour support strategies, follow individual pupil plans and school policies, and, where appropriately trained, support the safe management of challenging situations to ensure the wellbeing and safety of pupils and staff.

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.