Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastwick Infant School in Leatherhead is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers with lessons and provide one-to-one and small-group help to pupils. The role includes personal care where needed and helping pupils become more independent, with training provided.

You will work within a supportive team, contribute to a safe and stimulating learning environment, and support wellbeing. The post is aligned with The Howard Partnership Trust values, and the start is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy, e.g. GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering and evaluating learning programmes, adapting materials to pupils' individual needs
• Give one-to-one and group support covering physical, emotional and educational needs
• Keep a safe, organised learning environment and support pupils' wellbeing and independence
• Carry out personal care routines where required and contribute to activity planning

Skills

Enthusiasm for the role

Good listening skills

Following instructions

Basic IT skills

Health and safety awareness

Education

Basic numeracy and literacy

Job description

A teaching assistant post at Eastwick Infant School, one of the schools in The Howard Partnership Trust. The work centres on supporting teachers with lessons and giving one-to-one and group help to pupils, including personal care where needed. The school wants someone who can adapt materials and build pupils' independence, and training is provided, so prior experience is not essential. Visa sponsorship is not available and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Assist teachers in delivering and evaluating learning programmes, adapting materials to pupils' individual needs
• Give one-to-one and group support covering physical, emotional and educational needs
• Keep a safe, organised learning environment and support pupils' wellbeing and independence
• Carry out personal care routines where required and contribute to activity planning

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy, e.g. GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Enthusiasm for the role
• Good listening skills
• Following instructions
• Basic IT skills
• Understanding of health and safety regulations

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Right to work in the UK, evidenced before employment and Home Office documents provided before interview
• Online search at shortlisting as part of safeguarding due diligence
• Disclosure of any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions

Other

• Alignment with Trust values: integrity, partnership, advocacy, resilience, compassion and aspiration

Nice to have

• Interest in 'Bringing out the Best' in every pupil's learning outcomes