Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive staff

Circle Trust links

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a confident Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged children to achieve their best. The role includes high-quality classroom assistance and delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions for learners with additional needs, within a nurturing environment.

You will collaborate with the teaching team, uphold safeguarding standards and contribute to children’s wellbeing and development. The school supports CPD and parental involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged children in a school setting.
• Ability to deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Commitment to pupil wellbeing and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality classroom support to teachers.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions for pupils with additional needs.

Skills

Engaging learners

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Soothing and motivating learners

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a confident, skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting primary-aged children to achieve their very best. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to make a real difference by inspiring, motivating and nurturing a love of learning in every child. The role will include providing high-quality classroom support, as well as delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions for children with a range of additional needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates creativity, energy and enthusiasm in engaging and inspiring young learners
• Has consistently high expectations of pupils’ achievement, behaviour and independence
• Is proactive, flexible and able to respond effectively to the varied needs of the classroom
• Works collaboratively as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues
• Is deeply committed to supporting children’s wellbeing and personal development
• Has experience in supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN, ASD and SEMH
• Has a proven track record of delivering effective interventions and leading small group learning

What the school offers its staff

• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and take pride in their school
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team who work closely together
• A strong commitment to staff development, with high-quality CPD opportunities
• A warm, inclusive school community with excellent parental support and links with The Circle Trust
• A thriving, well-resourced environment with spacious and attractive grounds

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.