Teaching Assistant – Emotional Literacy Support Assistant Maternity Cover

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs (WMJobs) is seeking an experienced teaching assistant for Lyppard Grange Primary School in Worcester. This full-time position offers unique opportunities to support children’s social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The ideal candidate will work both one-on-one and in small groups, engage positively with children, and ensure their well-being. They must have a good understanding of trauma and will undergo necessary training to become a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar role.
• Ability to support children's social and emotional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support for children across the school.
• Support social, emotional, mental health needs in various settings.
• Liaise with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Positive approach to children

Team player

Effective communication

Ability to follow directions

Relate to parents

Understanding of trauma

Job description

Full Time & Temporary – 35 hours per week, term time only (worked over 5 days, Mon-Fri).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and confident teaching assistant to provide pastoral support for children across the school. This exciting and wide-ranging role focuses on working alongside children within and outside the classroom in both one-to-one and small group situations, supporting social, emotional, mental health and behaviour needs as necessary. It also involves liaison with colleagues and parents.

The perfect candidate will:

• Be consistently positive in their approach to children
• Be a committed and enthusiastic team player
• Be an effective communicator, able to inspire and motivate children
• Be able to follow directions and work under their own initiative
• Be able to relate to parents
• Have a good understanding of trauma and the impact of adverse childhood experiences
• Take on the role of a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader (training provided)

The Lyppard Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre‑employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and verified, online checks undertaken, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.