Teaching Assistant: Flexible Hours & Inclusive Support

Folly View Primary; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme with 


CPD and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Home & Tech Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Flexible working (term-time / jobshare

Free eye tests

Free parking

Occupational Health support

Recognition of continuous service

Job summary

Folly View Primary is seeking two caring Teaching Assistants to join our team. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils in their learning, helping them thrive academically and personally in a positive, inclusive environment.

You will provide individual and small-group support, assist with lesson activities, monitor progress and help implement education and safeguarding practices. A Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience is desirable, and a commitment to ongoing

Qualifications

• Has experience working with or caring for children.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Understands safeguarding and inclusion.
• Is willing to learn and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Has knowledge of child development and learning strategies (desirable).
• Holds a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with the implementation of education, behaviour and personal care plans.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Assist with educational visits, lunchtime supervision and other school activities as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Willingness to learn

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Folly View Primary is seeking two caring Teaching Assistants to join our team. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils in their learning, helping them thrive academically and personally in a positive, inclusive environment.

You will provide individual and small-group support, assist with lesson activities, monitor progress and help implement education and safeguarding practices. A Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience is desirable, and a commitment to ongoing