Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm, welcoming school

Multi-Academy Trust focused onchildren

Excellent facilities

Collaborative learning community

Job summary

The Parkgate Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a fixed-term teaching assistant to support pupils and contribute to improving outcomes. The role requires understanding of children's needs and a strong commitment to inclusion, with the ability to apply agreed behaviour strategies consistently.

An enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available. The post runs from 4 January 2027 to the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving outcomes for all children.
• Understanding of children's needs.
• High levels of commitment to inclusion.
• Sensitivity and understanding to build relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Good communication skills.
• Consistent and effective use of agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Knowledge of safeguarding guidance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Apply agreed behaviour strategies consistently to manage classes and support learning.
• Build relationships with pupils, parents and carers to promote inclusion and achievement.

Skills

Children's needs

Inclusion commitment

Relationships with pupils

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Fixed-term teaching assistant post at The Parkgate Academy, running from 4 January 2027 to the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. The school wants someone who understands children's needs, has a record of improving outcomes for all pupils, and can apply agreed behaviour strategies consistently. Commitment to inclusion and the ability to build relationships with pupils, parents and carers are central to the role. An enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What’s required

Experience

• Proven track record of improving outcomes for all children

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of children's needs
• High levels of commitment to inclusion
• Sensitivity and understanding to build relationships with pupils, parents and carers
• Good communication skills
• Consistent and effective use of agreed behaviour management strategies
• Knowledge of safeguarding guidance and regulations

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Warm, welcoming and forward-thinking school
• Membership of a Multi-Academy Trust focused on children's education
• Excellent facilities
• Collaborative learning community