Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Looe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement in paid weeks

Training and development

Job summary

Bridge Schools Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant and lunchtime supervisor at Looe Primary Academy, part of their trust. The role is term-time, 6.5 hours per week, focused on supporting children's learning and wellbeing with daily lunchtime supervision.

Experience with behavioural, social, emotional or mental health needs is helpful, with a willingness to train. DBS and references are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's learning and wellbeing, or transferable skills demonstrating care and adaptability.
• Willingness to train in supporting children with behavioural, social, emotional or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning across the school.
• Help children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Supervise lunchtime every day.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and the wider community.
• Take part in community engagement and partnership work.

Skills

Energy

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

This Teaching Assistant and lunchtime supervisor post sits at Looe Primary Academy, a Nursery to Year 6 school within Bridge Schools Trust. It is a term-time role of 6.5 hours a week, centred on supporting children's learning and wellbeing in school. The post also includes daily lunchtime supervision, and experience with behavioural, social, emotional or mental health needs is sought, though a willingness to train is accepted. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support children's learning across the school
• Help children feel safe, valued and ready to learn
• Supervise children at lunchtime every day
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, families and the wider community
• Take part in community engagement and partnership work
• Engage in all aspects of school life

Experience

• Experience supporting children's learning and wellbeing, or transferable skills that show it
• Experience of, or willingness to train in, supporting children with behavioural, social, emotional or mental health needs

Skills & knowledge

• Energy, enthusiasm and a professional approach
• Warm, nurturing and approachable manner
• Reliable, with a positive attitude
• Strong team spirit and ability to build positive relationships

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Social media check
• Satisfactory references

Nice to have

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience across both Key Stages

What’s offered

• High-quality training and development through Bridge Schools Trust
• Supportive, experienced and friendly team
• Holiday entitlement included in paid weeks
• Wellbeing prioritised and professional development encouraged across the Trust
• Opportunity to contribute to community engagement and partnership