Teaching Assistant

St Martin's CofE Primary School; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Flexible working considered

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Eyecare vouchers for DSE users

Ongoing Training and Development

Job summary

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust. The role involves aiding children’s educational, personal and social development under the guidance of senior staff, with 1:1 support for SEN learners as needed.

The post is term time, 8.35am to 3.20pm, 31.25 hours per week, with a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, subject to funding. Excellent teamwork and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support SEN pupils and provide 1:1 assistance when required.
• Proactive, flexible, patient and able to work within a caring team.
• Effective communication within a school team and with parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational, personal and social development of children under the direction of the Headteacher, SENCo and Class Teacher.
• Work 1-2-1 with SEN children as required.
• Support planning and delivery of learning activities within a nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience with children

1:1 support

Team communication

Creativity

Flexibility

Patience

SEN involvement

Job description

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure. As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

St Martins is a vibrant and nurturing church school for children aged 3-11. Our dedicated team works closely to recognise and develop each child’s unique gifts and talents, helping them flourish in confidence, character, and independence. Alongside a strong academic foundation, we offer an embedded outdoor adventure curriculum that inspires curiosity, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and talented team. We are part of a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our pupils’ learning.

We aim to develop a love of learning in our children to last through their lives. We believe passionately in our children having the highest aspirations and are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum with exciting opportunities. We want to enable all our children to realise their full potential, their talents and their interests in all areas.

As a Teaching Assistant, you play a crucial role in aiding students on their educational journey. Cultivating various strategies to meet each student's unique needs is essential.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant - to assist in the educational, personal, and social development of children under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. the Headteacher, SENCo and Class Teacher) this will mean working 1-2-1 with SEN children when required.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in an educational setting
• Be passionate about working with children including SEN children and on a 1:1 basis when required
• Be flexible, proactive and patient
• Be able to communicate effectively within a team
• Work well as part of a caring team, under the direction of a Class Teacher.
• Recognise the varying needs of individual learners and adjust tasks accordingly.
• Contribute to our Church of England ethos.
• Secure high quality relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Bring creativity and enthusiasm to each and every new day.

The role would be term time from 8.35am - 3.20pm, Monday to Friday, totalling 31.25 hours a week. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027 subject to ongoing funding being received. Hours will be split with 28.75 hours worked as a Teaching Assistant and 2.5 hours worked as a Lunchtime Supervisor - These 2 contracts are linked within this role.

In return we offer a great benefits package that consists of:

• Generous local authority pension scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Flexible working considered
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, plus further accrual though length of service
• Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users
• Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

In all of our trust schools any employee may be required to be moved into a role which meets disqualification under the Childcare Act requirements.