Teaching Assistant

Starcross Primary School; Teignbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing professional development

Part-time, term time only (39 weeks)

Job summary

Starcross Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for pupils, including those with SEND, and to assist in small groups across varied abilities. You will join a caring team in a busy school, fostering an inclusive environment and contributing to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

The role is part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year), with ongoing professional development and a strong Local Government Pension Scheme benefit.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils, helping them access learning and achieve their goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, ensuring their personal care needs are met in line with local and national guidelines.
• Be a caring, approachable adult in the busy heart of school life.
• Has experience with working with children, particularly those with SEND (desirable).
• Build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Be friendly, caring, approachable and patient.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm and supportive presence.
• Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding.
• Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life.
• A role where your work really matters - make a meaningful impact on children's wellbeing every day.
• Rewarding role in a positive environment.
• Opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others.
• Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with employer contributions of c 17%.
• A part-time, term time only contract working 39 weeks per year.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Contribution rates set by the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role involves working closely with the class teacher to provide one-to-one support for individual pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and when possible, supporting small groups across a range of abilities and curriculum areas.,

• Provide tailored support to pupils, helping them access learning and achieve their goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, ensuring their personal care needs are met in line with local and national guidelines.
• Be a caring, approachable adult in the busy heart of school life.
  Has experience with working with children, particularly those with SEND (desirable).
• Has the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Is friendly, caring, approachable and patient.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Can be a calm and supportive presence.
• Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding
• Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life.
  A role where your work really matters - make a meaningful impact on children's wellbeing every day
• A rewarding role in a positive environment
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others
• Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with employer contributions of c 17%
• A part-time, term time only contract working 39 weeks per year
• Ongoing professional development
• contribution rates set by the Local Government Pension Scheme