Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nacton; On-site; GBP 174,000 - 251,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-motivated continuing professional

Supportive ethos where contributions

Trust to pursue innovative ideas

Support and training offered

Job summary

The Willows Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract running to 31 August 2027. The role supports pupils with a broad range of needs, building relationships and modelling clear communication, and requires resilience and creativity.

The post is 14 hours a week over 39 weeks a year, Monday to Thursday, from 12:00 to 15:30. Visa sponsorship is not available; an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and the whole class across a broad range of needs.
• Form quick, positive relationships with children.
• Model clear, effective communication.
• Judge when to give individual support and when to use wider skills in the class.

Skills

Relationship building

Clear communication

Resilience & creativity

Judgement in support

Job description

The Willows Primary School needs a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract running to 31 August 2027, in the first instance. The post supports pupils in class across a broad range of needs, building relationships and modelling clear communication, and it calls for resilience and creativity. The work is part-time at 14 hours a week over 39 weeks a year, Monday to Thursday, from 12 noon to 3:30pm. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check plus the right to work in the UK are required.

What the job involves

• Support individual pupils and the whole class across a broad range of needs
• Form quick, positive relationships with children
• Model clear, effective communication
• Judge when to give individual support and when to use wider skills in the class

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to form relationships quickly
• Clear communication
• Resilience, creativity and kindness
• Judgement on when to support individuals and when to support the class

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Previous experience

What’s offered

• Self-motivated continuing professional development
• Supportive ethos where contributions are valued
• Trust to pursue innovative ideas
• Support and training offered