Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Penzance; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Family friendly policies

Pension scheme access

Job summary

Newlyn School, part of the TPAT academy trust, is seeking a teaching assistant focusing on Early Years and KS1 to support lessons and targeted interventions. The role emphasizes an inclusive approach, outdoor and Beach-based learning, and enrichment activities across sport and music.

Experience with children with additional needs is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available. You will work with staff, families and external agencies to promote engagement and progress for every child,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting high quality teaching and learning in Early Years and KS1.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references are required.
• Right to work in the UK must be demonstrated.
• Completed health assessment questionnaire as part of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support high quality teaching in Early Years and KS1.
• Deliver targeted interventions and extra help for children who need it.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Support indoor and outdoor learning activities.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies for holistic development.
• Contribute to enrichment and personal development opportunities.

Skills

Early Years support

KS1 support

Intervention support

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

A teaching assistant post at Newlyn School, part of the TPAT academy trust, with an emphasis on early years and KS1 pupils. The work centres on supporting lessons and targeted interventions so that every child, whatever their starting point or additional needs, can engage and progress. The school's outdoor curriculum, including Forest School and beach-based learning, along with clubs and sport and music enrichment, sets it apart. Experience supporting children with additional needs is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support high quality teaching and learning in Early Years and KS1
• Deliver targeted intervention and support for children who need it
• Adapt provision dynamically to meet the personalised needs of all children
• Help every child engage and progress, regardless of starting point
• Create creative, inclusive and aspirational lessons that enrich the curriculum
• Support learning both indoors and outdoors
• Work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies
• Promote inclusive practice and high ambition for all children
• Support children's academic, social, emotional and holistic development
• Contribute to the school's enrichment and personal development offer

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications, with proof required before appointment

Experience

• Experience supporting high quality teaching and learning in Early Years and KS1
• Experience supporting children with additional needs

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of how to engage children who need intervention and support
• Belief that all children can achieve
• Works collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Two satisfactory references
• Right to work in the UK
• Completed health assessment questionnaire

Nice to have

• Particular interest in creating meaningful learning opportunities for all children
• Willingness to add to the school's extra-curricular clubs
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Flexible and willing to engage with all team members across the school

What’s offered

• Continued professional development opportunities
• Family friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government and Teachers Pension Schemes