Teaching assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensingham Primary School, part of Cumbria Education Trust, is hiring a teaching assistant to support teaching and learning in the classroom. The role involves working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning, with a focus on pupils with varying educational, social and emotional needs.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm during term time only. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a school setting, or a relevant teaching assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities within the classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help pupils with varying educational, social and emotional needs.
• Contribute to pupil progress through observation and feedback to teachers.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support the school's values and expectations.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning environments.
• Supervise pupils at break and lunchtime where required.

Skills

Good communicator

Team player

Self-motivated

Reliable

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

A teaching assistant post at Hensingham Primary School, one of the schools in Cumbria Education Trust, a growing multi-academy trust. The work centres on supporting teaching and learning in the classroom, including working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning. The hours are fixed at 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support teaching and learning activities within the classroom
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Help pupils with varying educational, social and emotional needs
• Contribute to pupil progress through observation and feedback to teachers
• Encourage positive behaviour and support the school's values and expectations
• Prepare classroom resources and learning environments
• Supervise pupils at break and lunchtime where required

Experience

• Relevant experience in a school setting, or a relevant teaching assistant qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Good communicator
• Commitment to being part of an effective whole-school support team
• High expectations and commitment to helping pupils achieve well
• Self-motivated, adaptable and reliable

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS with Barred List check
• Not on the Children's Barred List
• Online searches as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education checks

What’s offered

• A people-first approach that makes staff feel part of the community
• Collaborative working across a multi-academy trust
• Career and CPD opportunities
• Family-friendly policies and support for a healthy work/life balance
• Employee benefits package