Teaching Assistant

St David's Church of England Primary School; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St David's Church of England Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a teaching assistant to support children in a dynamic primary setting. The role focuses on building strong, supportive relationships, guiding learning, and contributing to a positive classroom environment.

The candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo, adapt to flexible hours, and actively participate in the school community while upholding the school's Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with children.
• Patience and a positive attitude.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Good behaviour management skills and strategies.
• Experience supporting the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Flexible around working hours.
• Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and SENDCo to meet children's needs.
• Provide guidance and instruction to help children grow towards their potential.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Work as part of a team and take initiative.
• Contribute to the busy life of the school and activities.
• Apply behaviour management strategies as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Patience

Teamwork & initiative

Clear communication

Behaviour management

Enthusiastic attitude

Primary school experience

Flexibility

ethos alignment

Job description

The successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to build supportive relationships with children providing the necessary guidance and instruction to help the children you will be working with grow towards achieving their full potential.

• Be patient and have a positive attitude.

• Be able to work as a team, on their own initiative and be a clear communicator.

• Have good behaviour management skills and a variety of behaviour management strategies.

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support the children's needs.

• Be enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the busy life of the school.

• Have experience of working within a primary school and as a teaching assistant.

• Have flexibility around working hours.

• Be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.