Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

Millbrook CofE Primary School; Millbrook; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Millbrook CofE Primary School is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to join our caring team on a fixed-term basis. You will support pupils’ educational, personal and social development under the guidance of the Headteacher, SENCo and Class Teacher, including 1:1 SEN support.

The role also includes 3 hours of Lunchtime Supervisor duties, term-time only, contributing to a safe and supportive school community with a strong Church of England ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Training or experience in delivering Read Write Inc. phonics (where possible).
• Passionate about supporting children including SEN and 1:1 needs.
• Flexible, proactive and patient attitude.
• Able to communicate effectively within a team.
• Works well as part of a caring team under guidance of a Class Teacher.
• Recognises varying needs of learners and adjusts tasks accordingly.
• Contributes to our Church of England ethos.
• Builds strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Brings creativity and enthusiasm to each new day.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational, personal and social development of children under direction from Headteacher, SENCo and Class Teacher including 1:1 SEN support.
• Provide lunchtime supervision and support during school hours as required.
• Assist with delivery of lessons and classroom activities while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Experience with children in education

Phonics (Read Write Inc.)

1:1 SEN support

Teamwork and communication

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.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant - to assist in the educational, personal, and social development of children under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. the Headteacher, SENCo and Class Teacher) this will mean working 1:1 with SEN children when required.

Our ideal candidate will:

• 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.

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.

In return we offer a great benefits package that consists of:

• 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.