Teaching Assistant

Upper Arley CofE Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 7,600 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Arley CE Primary School is a happy, nurturing rural school set in the Worcestershire countryside. We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our caring team in a small village setting.

The role supports learning in the classroom, works with individuals and groups, and helps create a safe, inclusive environment while supporting the Christian ethos of our school.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Has high expectations for behaviour, learning and personal development.
• Willing to support children across a range of ages within our mixed-age classes.
• Supports and values the Christian ethos of our school.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to promote progress and attainment.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with additional learning and pastoral needs where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Primary pupils experience

Patience

Teamwork

Good communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant

20-30 hours per week

Term time only

Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Upper Arley CE Primary School is a happy, nurturing and inclusive rural school set in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. We are proud of our strong Christian values, dedicated staff team and supportive school community.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small village school where every member of staff makes a significant contribution to children's learning, wellbeing and development.

We are looking for someone who:

• -Has experience of working with primary-aged children.
• -Is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• -Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
• -Demonstrates patience, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• -Can work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• -Has high expectations for behaviour, learning and personal development.
• -Is willing to support children across a range of ages within our mixed-age classes.
• -Supports and values the Christian ethos of our school.

The successful candidate will:

• -Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• -Work with individual pupils and small groups to promote progress and attainment.
• -Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• -Support children with additional learning and pastoral needs where appropriate.
• -Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

We can offer:

• -Friendly, well-behaved and enthusiastic children.
• -A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• -A caring school community with strong partnerships between home, school and church.
• -Opportunities for professional development and training.
• -The chance to work in a unique rural setting where every child is known and valued.

At Upper Arley CE Primary School, we believe that every child is created in the image of God and deserves the opportunity to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing the very best education and care for all our pupils.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please see attached job pack for further information on the role and school.

Please feel free to contact us if you'd like to discuss further.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should the requisite number of candidates apply.