Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Professional growth opportunities

Well-being service

Job summary

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support EYFS and assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons. The role is fixed term for 14.75 hours per week (Mondays & Tuesdays all day plus Wednesday mornings) until 31/08/2027.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 GCSEs including English and Maths, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to student needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Experience of assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff.
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both whole-class and individual.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities.
• Support pupils pastorally and help create an engaging learning environment.

Skills

Good communication

Empathetic

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff in EYFS with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners. This is a fixed term contract 14.75hrs per week (Monday &, Tuesday all day plus Wednesday mornings) until 31/08/2027 in the first instance.

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, caring and enthusiastic person with a friendly temperament to support in our EYFS classes. You will be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. Our vision at St Mary’s is Explore, Enjoy, Excel; be amazing! We are committed to helping our children to explore life, learning and faith; we know that children learn better when they are active and engaged and recognise the important role that we as adults have in ensuring our children excel daily. Children are made in a unique and an amazing way and it is our commitment that all children reach their full potential to ‘be amazing’.

Job requirements

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths

Experience of assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff

Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

We can offer you:

• A rewarding role
• The opportunity to become an important part within a friendly and supportive team rooted in Christian Values.
• A programme of professional growth that will help you in your role and develop your skills more widely.
• Access to Schools Mutual employee well-being service

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 2nd November and Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th November