Teaching Assistant

Watchfield Primary School; Watchfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme with 


CPD and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Watchfield Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils in learning and development, helping them access opportunities and thrive academically and personally.

The role involves providing individual and small-group support, promoting inclusion, monitoring progress and contributing to a safe, stimulating learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with education, behaviour and personal care plans.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required.

Skills

Child care experience

Literacy & numeracy

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team in a positive and inclusive school environment?

Watchfield Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils in their learning and development, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality classroom support, ensuring all pupils can access learning opportunities and achieve success.

The Role

You will:

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with the implementation of education, behaviour and personal care plans.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with or caring for children.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusion.
• Is willing to learn and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Has knowledge of child development and learning strategies (desirable).
• Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).

What we offer

At Watchfield Primary School, we believe that staff wellbeing, development and work-life balance are essential. We are committed to creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Extensive CPD, training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling access
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Tech Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• bYond cashback and financial wellbeing scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Tax-Free Childcare access
• Flexible working opportunities, including term-time contracts and job-share arrangements
• Generous holiday entitlement (where applicable)
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Free parking
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support services
• Recognition of previous continuous service where applicable

Join Us

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and want to be part of a Trust that values kindness, integrity, ambition and unity, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. Interviews may also be arranged before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

We warmly invite you to visit our school. If you require further information or would like to arrange a tour, please contact us on [e-mail] or call us on 01793 782623.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.