Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust; Millbrook; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Flexible working

Enhanced holidays

Eyecare vouchers

Gym discount

Training & development

Job summary

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor for Millbrook CofE Primary School. You will support teaching staff across the day, work 18.75 hours weekly during term time, and assist with lunchtime supervision, promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role requires experience with children, ability to deliver Read Write Inc phonics, and support for SEN pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Phonics delivery using Read Write Inc is preferred.
• Support for SEN pupils and 1:1 work when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in curriculum delivery.
• Support pupils on educational journey with varied strategies.
• Contribute to a caring, safe classroom environment.
• Assist during lunchtime supervision as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Phonics delivery (Read Write Inc)

1:1 support for SEN

Team communication

Flexible, proactive, patient

Good classroom communication

IT basics

Ability to meet deadlines

Self-motivated and team player

Reliability and enthusiasm

Interest in children and education

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

NVQ level 3 or above

Desirable knowledge of curriculum areas

Tools

Read Write Inc training

Job description

We believe that every child has a right to feel safe, respected and to learn. Our 'Bring It!' Vision is an open invitation to our children: bring courage to persevere and take responsibility for our actions, bring creativity to our learning and to solve problems, and bring friendship to our community. Rooted in our Christian ethos and inspiring Cornish setting, we nurture the whole child and their individual talents. We are extremely fortunate to be set in the most beautiful location on the Rame Peninsula. Situated high up on Blindwell hill, Millbrook School is the beacon of our community, supporting each other to be the best that we can be! Our outdoor adventure experiences see our children enjoy everything that the great outdoors has to offer. From gully scrambles to woodland walks, from mountain biking to hiking - our curriculum promotes ambition, awe and wonder. Are you ready to be part of a passionate community that values courage, creativity, and friendship, inspiring a lifetime of adventure in both our pupils and our staff? We pride ourselves on our pastoral care and our commitment to helping every child and adult thrive, working together with a team dedicated to the school. Join us and "Bring It!" to our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor to join our supportive and talented team. We are part of a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our pupils' learning. We aim to develop a love of learning in our children to last through their lives. We believe passionately in our children having the highest aspirations and are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum with exciting opportunities. We want to enable all our children to realise their full potential, their talents and their interests in all areas. As a Teaching Assistant, you play a crucial role in aiding students on their educational journey. Cultivating various strategies to meet each student's unique needs is essential.

• Have experience working with children in an educational setting
• Preferred training or experience in delivering Phonics using Read Write Inc.
• Be passionate about working with children including SEN children and on a 1:1 basis when required
• Be flexible, proactive and patient
• Be able to communicate effectively within a team
• Work well as part of a caring team, under the direction of a Class Teacher.
• Recognise the varying needs of individual learners and adjust tasks accordingly.
• Contribute to our Church of England ethos.
• Secure high quality relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Bring creativity and enthusiasm to each and every new day., GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths or NVQ level 2 or above (or equivalent qualification) Essential
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 or above (or equivalent qualification).
• Desirable Knowledge of a particular area of the curriculum or children's needs (i.e; early years, EBD, ALS, literacy or numeracy).
• Desirable, Knowledge of a range of issues relevant to education and child development.
• Essential Organisational skills.
• Essential Good communication skills.
• Essential Basic IT skills Essential Able to prioritise between different demands.
• Essential Able to work to deadlines.
• Essential Self-motivated and able to work in a team.
• Essential An interest in children and education.
• Essential Reliable, enthusiastic & flexible.
• Essential, Experience of working with children
• Essential Experience of working with children within a classroom environment or similar at different key stages or within different departments.
• Desirable

The role would be term time only working from 8.35am - 3.20pm, 3 days a week, totalling 18.75 hours a week. This will be broken down to 17.25 hours Teaching Assistant and 1.5 hours Lunchtime Supervisor. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. We would encourage candidates to come and take a look around our beautiful school before applying. Please note: This role is essential and as such we will be interviewing as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date.

Benefits

• Generous local authority pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Flexible working considered
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, plus further accrual though length of service
• Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010. St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust's due diligence checks in line with KCSIE. In all of our trust schools any employee may be required to be moved into a role which meets disqualification under the Childcare Act requirements. Millbrook CofE Primary School has set out the below shortlisting criteria which you will need to refer to when writing your personal statement for the role.