Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Yate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding role

Friendly and supportive team rooted in

Professional growth programme

Access to Schools Mutual well-being

Job summary

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support EYFS. You will assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons, and help create resources to foster active learning.

The role includes pastoral support and working closely with staff to help every child reach their potential. The fixed-term contract is 20.75 hours per week through 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Experience assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication with teaching staff.
• Empathetic and understanding of student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities.
• Support pupils on a whole-class and individual basis.
• Provide pastoral support to learners and work with staff to meet needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

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 20.75hrs per week (Monday - Wednesday all day plus Thursday & Friday afternoons 1.00-3.00pm) 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 look forward to meeting with you and exploring whether you have the experience or readiness to learn the skills to fulfil this role and become a valued member of our team.

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