Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Town; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Autumn half term

43.60 paid weeks

On-site car park

NFDC leisure centre discounts

Employee assistance programme

Livi online GP service

Professional development

Job summary

Priestlands School is seeking Teaching Assistants to join its SEND team, supporting pupils in the classroom and the dedicated learning support centre. The role focuses on building rapport with students and tailoring lessons so everyone can access the material and succeed.

This position is term-time only, 30 hours per week, suitable for gap-year students or those considering teaching. Starting January 2027, it offers a defined LGPS pension scheme, generous benefits, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their learning in the classroom.
• Work in the dedicated learning support centre.
• Build good rapport with students and help them learn and succeed.
• Take an innovative, creative approach so students can access the work.

Skills

Rapport with students

Help students learn

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C)

Job description

Priestlands School is recruiting additional Teaching Assistants to its SEND team, working in the classroom and the dedicated learning support centre. The work centres on building rapport with students and adapting lessons so they can access the material and succeed. The post suits those with a flexible schedule, students on a gap year, or people considering teaching, and it is term time only, 30 hours a week. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Support students with their learning in the classroom
• Work in the dedicated learning support centre
• Build good rapport with students and help them learn and succeed
• Take an innovative, creative approach so students can access the work

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Enjoys building a good rapport with students
• Desire to help students learn and succeed
• Able to stay calm and collected with a class of 30 teenagers

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS application
• Online search of name in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance
• Confidential health declaration
• Evidence of identity and qualifications
• Declaration of any criminal convictions

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a similar role

What’s offered

• Defined pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution
• Two-week autumn half term
• Holiday pay within 43.60 paid weeks a year
• Free on-site car park
• Reduced-rate membership at NFDC leisure centres
• Free confidential employee assistance programme
• Access to Livi online GP service
• Professional development opportunities