Teaching Assistant

Holyport CofE Primary School; Moneyrow Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Wellbeing service

Job summary

Holyport C of E Primary School is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 learning support for pupils with additional needs. The role is term-time and permanent, offered at 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.

The successful applicant will join a caring, supportive staff, committed to pupil well‑being and inclusive education. Experience in a primary setting, a friendly demeanor, and a passion for helping children reach their personal goals are

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a primary school setting.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting individual needs.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain a positive, caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 learning support for children with additional needs.
• Support the class teacher with planning and delivering activities.
• Contribute to a friendly, inclusive, and well‑being focused school environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Passion for learning

Energy and enthusiasm

Team player

Sense of humour

Empathy for ethos

Inclusive education

Support extended services

Job description

Teaching Assistant vacancy - required as soon as possible

Holyport C of E Primary School

Stroud Farm Road, Holyport, Berkshire SL6 2LP

Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Pupils flourish in this tolerant, compassionate and inclusive environment

Required as soon as possible

Term Time Only - permanent

Working 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

30 minute lunch break each day

RBWM Scale 2c- £27,535 - £27,967 FTE

£20,548 - £20,871 pro rata actual

OFSTED 2024 Staff at all levels appreciate the training opportunities they have to develop their expertise. Staff trust school leaders. They feel consulted when changes are being made and supported in balancing their workload and well-being.

Are you looking to work in a friendly and caring school? Then you are just the person we are looking for!

The successful applicant will be joining a school with a happy, highly-motivated and dedicated staff team, and pupils who are confident, respectful and motivated to learn. Parents and Governors are very supportive of the school. Our school is continuing its exciting journey of improvement and is proud to be part of the Oxford Diocese Schools Trust (Multi Academy Trust). You can be assured of a commitment to your wellbeing through our Trust's Wellbeing Service, CPD and career aspirations.

We are currently looking for an inspirational, friendly and driven individual, who can help motivate the children they work with including children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis, to achieve their personal goals. Our successful applicant will be enthusiastic, innovative and have the necessary knowledge and skills for delivering high quality learning support.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience of working with children within a primary school setting
• Is passionate about children's learning and every child achieving their full potential
• Has lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
• Is flexible and works well within a team
• Has a sense of humour and a caring attitude
• Has empathy of the school's Christian ethos
• Has a passion for inclusive education
• Is willing to support the school's extended services offer

Applications will be considered on receipt with the closing date being 18th October.

Interviews expected to take place during week commencing 19th October.

(we reserve the right to close the vacancy early for the right candidate)

Holyport Church of England Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.