Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

Sherford Vale School & Nursery; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Sherford Vale School & Nursery in Plymouth is seeking two caring, friendly Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team on a fixed-term, part-time basis. The roles are 28 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

We welcome motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping children thrive and achieve their full potential. The successful candidates will support SEND pupils, work 1:1 where required, and help maintain high standards of behaviour and learning in a

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience of supporting children with SEND is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a secure understanding of the needs of all learner groups.
• Promote consistently high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Work effectively as part of a committed and supportive team.
• Provide high-quality support to help pupils achieve their best outcomes.
• Support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including working with individual pupils on a 1:1 basis where required.

Skills

Learner needs understanding

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Due to the ongoing growth of Sherford Vale School and Nursery, we currently require fixed term, part-time Teaching Assistants - 28 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

We are seeking to appoint two caring, friendly, and experienced Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and dedicated team.

The successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate a secure understanding of the needs of all learner groups.
• Promote consistently high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Work effectively as part of a committed and supportive team.
• Provide high-quality support to help pupils achieve their best outcomes.
• Support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including working with individual pupils on a 1:1 basis where required.

Applicants should hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and/or have a proven track record of successful experience working with children in an educational setting. Experience of supporting children with SEND would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping children thrive and achieve their full potential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.