Teaching Assistant

Knowle Primary School; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowle Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support learning in KS2. The role emphasizes nurturing and proactive involvement, helping pupils reach their full potential within a vibrant school community.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and GCSEs in Maths and English, with at least one year in a primary setting. A positive attitude, strong communication, and safeguarding awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above).
• At least one year’s experience in a primary school setting.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude and a passion for helping children succeed.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and behaviour management skills.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and help pupils surpass their expectations.
• Be proactive, nurturing and part of a KS2 team to create a supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4)

Job description

At Knowle Primary School, we are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and creating a supportive, vibrant school community where every child is nurtured to achieve their full potential. We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, within KS2.

The successful Teaching Assistant will be committed to supporting pupil’s learning and to help pupils surpass their expectations. Knowle Primary School are seeking candidates that will go the extra mile for our children and the community.

This is a highly rewarding role, ideal for someone who is proactive, nurturing, and ready to make a real impact in the classroom and beyond.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who have:

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English.
• At least one year’s experience in a primary school setting.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a passion for helping children succeed.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and behaviour management skills.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

We also have a Mealtime Assistant role available and, for the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to combine both positions. Please refer to the separate advert for details and to apply for the Mealtime Assistant role.

About the School

At Knowle we have made it our mission to make every moment count for every child. We are proud to serve our community and ensure that we support every one of our children to reach their potential and beyond! Knowle is a vibrant, energetic school where our staff create a nurturing and challenging environment for our children to grow. Our ambitious curriculum ensures that all children achieve well in all subject areas, taking new knowledge and forming opinions, learning new skills and challenging each other to achieve new goals.

We have created a culture whereby every staff member wants to improve their practice and our strong team ethos enables the supportive environment with which we achieve this. Our team are striving for excellence and know that when we work together, we can achieve great things for our children. We are delighted that in June 2021, we were awarded a Good rating from Ofsted that recognised Knowle is a unique and special school with children at its heart. We create lasting memories for our children and ensure that their learning journey is inspiring and rewarding.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will…

work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.