Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Range of CPD opportunities

Opportunities to work with other Trust

Access to school outdoor space

Job summary

Swaffham Meadow Primary School, part of the Sapientia Education Trust, is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils under the direction of the class teacher.

The role is 31.67 hours per week, term time plus one week, with opportunities to collaborate with other Trust schools. Enhanced DBS check with barred list is required, and safeguarding checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Communicate and interact effectively with others

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, high-quality support to students within the department
• Work under the supervision and direction of the class teacher
• Consult the SENCO on pupil support as required

Skills

Communicate effectively

Job description

This Teaching Assistant post at Swaffham Meadow Primary School, part of the Sapientia Education Trust, is permanent. The role gives support to pupils within the department under the direction of the class teacher, consulting the SENCO where needed. It is part-time at 31.67 hours a week, term time plus one week, with opportunities to work alongside other Trust schools. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an Enhanced DBS check with barred list is required.

What the job involves

• Provide efficient, high-quality support to students within the department
• Work under the supervision and direction of the class teacher
• Consult the SENCO on pupil support as required

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate and interact effectively with others

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with barred list
• Prepared to undergo safeguarding suitability checks
• Criminal conviction declaration if shortlisted

Other

• Hard-working and enthusiastic, with high standards

What’s offered

• Range of CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with other Trust schools
• Access to school outdoor space