Teaching Assistant

Wishford Schools; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 5%

Shopping discount card

Means-tested staff discount

Free lunch where possible

Accrued holiday + bank holidays

Counselling scheme

Personal accident at work cover

Job summary

Wishford Schools is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with EHCP, assist with interventions, and work within a supportive team during core lessons and small groups.

You will help create a caring learning environment, maintain pupil records as directed, and participate in planning activities with teaching staff for effective development.

Qualifications

• Support a pupil with EHCP and assist with learning interventions.
• Assist in core lessons and small groups with peers when necessary.
• Maintain a friendly, caring environment conducive to pupil learning and development.
• Plan, organise and carry out activities guided by teaching staff to support learning.
• Adopt a professional, adaptable style to influence and motivate pupils.
• Respect confidentiality and follow school policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head, Head of Learning Strategies, Form Tutors and teaching staff in providing high-quality learning experiences.
• Provide pastoral support and be a positive role model for all pupils.
• Ensure daily routines are adhered to and a safe, tidy classroom and school environment.
• Supervise pupils on playground and dining hall as required; support school trips as needed.
• Communicate with parents and visitors in a calm, friendly manner.
• Attend training and keep up-to-date with current issues in education.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a talented, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to offer support to one of our children. The successful candidate should be able to work on their own initiative and as part of the wider, guided team in helping to support the pupil with interventions, core lessons and a small groups with peers when necessary. It is an advantage to have a willingness to participate in everything our pupils do! Reporting to: Head, Head of Learning Strategies and Form Tutor/Teaching Staff

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday - Wednesday and 8:30am – 12:30pm Thursday - Friday. Timetable could differ over the academic year.

We are looking to get someone starting in the role ASAP, however, for the right candidate they could start September 2026. The hours may differ from September.

Salary: £14, 840.00 pa

• 5% employer pensionShopping discount cardMeans tested staff discount Free lunch where possibleAccrrued paid holiday + bank holidaysAccess to the group's counselling schemePersonal accident at work cover

Job Description:

• To assist the Head, Head of Learning Strategies, Form Tutors, Teaching Staff and team in providing high quality learning experiences and support for a pupil with an EHCP.
• To assist the pupil in providing a friendly, caring and appropriate environment conducive to pupil learning and development during the agreed hours.
• To ensure all daily routines are adhered to.
• To plan, organise and carry out planned activities with the specific child or a group of children guided by the Form Tutor/ Teaching Staff/ Head of Learning Strategies, to support learning and development.
• To adopt a strong, professional, adaptable and flexible style so as to influence and motivate.
• To maintain children’s records and carry out assessments under the guidance of the Form Tutor/ Teaching Staff/ Head of Learning Strategies, when necessary.
• To assist in keeping a safe, clean and tidy classroom/ school & outdoor play and work space.
• To provide pastoral support for the pupil in their care.
• To be a positive role model for all pupils.
• To be flexible and forward thinking with the changing demands of each school day.
• To ensure all School policies and procedures are adhered to and implemented.
• To keep abreast of current issues and attend training as necessary.
• To respect confidentiality in the setting.
• To supervise the child on the playground/ in the dining hall, as required.
• To assist on school trips and outings as required and directed.
• To communicate with parents and other visitors in a calm, friendly and efficient manner.
• To respect and support the Christian ethos of the School.
• To ensure that the School’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities and discipline are promoted in every day routines and practice.
• To undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties in accordance with the changing needs of the school and the pupil’s needs.
• To undertake any other duty/ies necessary for the proper performance of the role, in line with skills set and experience, as directed by the Head.
• To read the full job description, and person specification, please see the attached candidate pack.