Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive professional development

Job summary

Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term post running until August 2027. The role involves hands-on classroom support for children, working with the class teacher to meet identified learning needs, with a focus on inclusion and the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The position is 30 hours a week in term time plus five staff development days, and experience of early language development is an advantage. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Genuine passion for the potential of every child.
• Ability to relate to children and adults in the learning environment.
• Versatile, resilient and able to adapt practice to support children of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Work with children to target identified learning needs, in liaison with the class teacher.
• Provide practical classroom support so that children reach their potential.
• Support the academy's inclusion work.
• Support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Skills

TA experience

Inclusive education

Early language development (nice to)

Job description

A fixed-term Teaching Assistant post at Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, running until August 2027. The work is hands-on classroom support for children, carried out with the class teacher to meet identified learning needs, with a focus on inclusion and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The post is 30 hours a week in term time plus five staff development days, and experience of early language development is an advantage. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Work with children to target identified learning needs, in liaison with the class teacher
• Provide practical classroom support so that children reach their potential
• Support the academy's inclusion work
• Support children across the Early Years Foundation Stage

What’s required

Experience

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Skills & knowledge

• Genuine passion for, and belief in, the potential of every child
• Ability to relate to children and adults in the learning environment
• Versatile, resilient and able to adapt practice to support children of all ages

Other

• Application includes a section on interest in the post and on relevant qualifications, experience, expertise and personal attributes

Nice to have

• Experience supporting early language development

What’s offered

• Access to staff development and the chance to shape the future of the academy
• Extensive professional development programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous benefits
• Support from a well-resourced network of experts and professionals