Teaching Assistant

Sherford Vale School & Nursery; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Sherford Vale School & Nursery in Plymouth is seeking 1 permanent Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is 30 hours per week over 38 weeks per year, supporting pupils to reach their best outcomes and integrating into a caring, collaborative school community.

Candidates should have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and experience with children, including SEND; additional SEND experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children, including SEND, is advantageous.
• Able to work 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to help pupils achieve their best outcomes.
• Promote consistently high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Work effectively as part of a committed and supportive team.
• Support children with SEND on a 1:1 basis where required.

Skills

Student support

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Due to the ongoing growth of Sherford Vale School and Nursery, we currently require 1 permanent Teaching Assistant - 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

We are seeking to appoint caring, friendly, and experienced Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and dedicated team.

The successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate a secure understanding of the needs of all learner groups.
• Promote consistently high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Work effectively as part of a committed and supportive team.
• Provide high-quality support to help pupils achieve their best outcomes.
• Support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including working with individual pupils on a 1:1 basis where required.

Applicants should hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and/or have a proven track record of successful experience working with children in an educational setting. Experience of supporting children with SEND would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping children thrive and achieve their full potential.