Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-termly staff socials

Outstanding CPD

Collaboration across trust schools

Staff wellbeing - Wellbeing at Work

Job summary

Hyde Park Junior School in the Learning Academies Trust seeks a proactive Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning and help them exceed expectations. You'll work closely with teachers, nurture pupils, and apply positive behaviour strategies to create a supportive classroom environment.

The role is ideal for someone with primary school experience, excellent communication, and a flexible, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience of working in a primary school.
• Experience of implementing positive behaviour strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning
• Help pupils exceed their expectations
• Build relationships with and nurture pupils to support positive educational outcomes
• Implement positive behaviour strategies

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexible approach

Enthusiastic

Relationship building

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Teaching Assistant post at Hyde Park Junior School, a three-form entry school within the Learning Academies Trust's family of 18 primary schools. The work centres on supporting pupils' learning, forming close working relationships with them and applying positive behaviour strategies. It suits someone with primary school experience who can help children exceed their expectations and contribute to the wider school community. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Support pupils' learning
• Help pupils exceed their expectations
• Build relationships with and nurture pupils to support positive educational outcomes
• Implement positive behaviour strategies

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary school
• Experience of implementing positive behaviour strategies

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to working
• Enthusiastic and a good team player
• Ability to build relationships with and nurture pupils

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS
• Pre-employment checks and references

  Other

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

  Nice to have

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent, or working towards it

  What’s offered

  • Half-termly staff socials
  • Outstanding CPD
  • Opportunities for collaboration and sharing resources across the trust's schools
  • Staff wellbeing support, with the trust holding the Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award