Teaching Assistant (additional needs)

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy; Stockwell End; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy invites applications for a caring Teaching Assistant to support Year 2 learning. The role emphasises a restorative approach to behaviour, team collaboration, and active involvement in the school’s Christian ethos.

The post is 32.5 hours per week, fixed for the spring term. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to professional development, effective communication with children and parents, and a proactive, flexible approach to daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about children's learning.
• Willing to complete continuing professional development.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent communication with children, colleagues, parents/carers and professionals.
• Support Year 2 students in learning activities.
• Willing to uphold the school's Christian vision and values.
• Temporary position for spring term only, starting January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in Year 2.
• Assist with behaviour management using restorative approaches.
• Collaborate with staff and parents/carers on pupil progress.
• Contribute to the school’s inclusive, Christian ethos.
• Assist with preparation and organisation of learning activities.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Positive behaviour management

Restorative practice

Team player

Strong communication

Creative and flexible

Job description

We are seeking a caring and thoughtful Teaching Assistant to work in our forward-looking school, in Year 2.

We would welcome applications from people who:

• Are passionate about children's learning and determined to make a difference
• Are caring and compassionate
• Can engage in positive behaviour management and a restorative practice approach
• Are a creative, flexible, committed and enthusiastic professional
• Can work effectively as part of a team and on their own initiative
• Can demonstrate excellent communication skills with children, colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals
• Is excited and motivated by new challenges
• Is willing to be part of the school team and go the extra mile
• Is willing to support our distinctly Christian vision and values
• Is willing to complete continuing professional development.

We are a welcoming, outstanding, Church of England Primary School where everyone is valued as a child of God.

Required for January 2027, the position is offered at 32.5hrs per week, temporary for the spring term only.