Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Access to CPD opportunities tailored

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts and Cycle-to-Work

Nationally agreed pay terms

Term time only working

Opportunities to develop within the 학교

Supportive staff team and leadership

Job summary

St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy in Mansfield is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract from 2 November 2026 to 31 August 2027. The role supports lessons with class teachers and provides one-to-one or small-group help to pupils in a primary school setting.

The post is 28 hours a week, term time only. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment, uphold safeguarding, and complete pre-employment checks including an

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering engaging lessons alongside class teachers.
• Ability to give tailored support to individual pupils.
• Experience in one-to-one or small-group assistance to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons alongside class teachers.
• Give tailored support to individual pupils.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group assistance to pupils who need extra help.
• Help pupils reach their academic and personal goals.
• Help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Proactive, adaptable approach to the S

Respect for Catholic ethos and values

Commitment to safeguarding and welfare

Job description

This fixed-term Teaching Assistant post runs from 2 November 2026 to 31 August 2027 at St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy, a primary school. The work centres on supporting lessons with class teachers and giving one-to-one or small-group help to pupils. The post is 28 hours a week, term time only, and applicants must respect the school's Catholic ethos though they need not be Catholic. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Deliver engaging lessons alongside class teachers
• Give tailored support to individual pupils
• Provide one-to-one or small-group assistance to pupils who need extra help
• Help pupils reach their academic and personal goals
• Help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment

Skills & knowledge

• Enthusiasm for working with children and helping them achieve their best
• Proactive, adaptable approach to supporting staff and pupils
• Respect for the school's Catholic ethos and values (Catholic faith not required)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Other pre-employment checks, including online searches

What’s offered

• Generous pension scheme
• Access to CPD opportunities tailored to development
• Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, financial and legal support
• Staff discounts and Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay
• Term time only working
• Opportunities to develop within the school
• Supportive staff team and leadership