Teaching Assistant

Boringdon Primary School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Boringdon Primary School in Plymouth is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning across classes. The role covers 31 hours per week during 38 weeks per year, working with teaching staff to help pupils reach learning objectives and sustain a positive classroom environment.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, possess good communication and organisational skills, and uphold the school’s ethos. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required.

Qualifications

• Must engage and enthuse young children.
• Able to observe and record pupil progress in detail.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering learning activities.
• Support pupils to achieve learning objectives and manage class routines.
• Promote school ethos and values in daily activities, inside or outside the classroom.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils; maintain DBS clearance is required.

Skills

Engaging young children

Observation of learning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Boringdon Primary School

Grade: 28.75 hours as TA at Grade C and 2.25 hours at Grade E as HLTA to cover PPA

Hours: 31 hours per week, 38 weeks a year

Boringdon Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work as part of a committed team, supporting the teaching and learning of our pupils. The person appointed will need to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills and a friendly manner.

The Teaching Assistant will support the teaching staff in providing an outstanding education to all our children, to ensure learning objectives for pupils are achieved and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Promoting and embedding the school’s ethos and values in everyday activities. Work may be conducted in the classroom or may take place outside the classroom.

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Successful in using strategies to engage and enthuse young children
• Committed to children’s progress and able to make detailed observations of children’s learning

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, currently employing approximately 2,500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success:

Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.