Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff well-being package

Employee assistance package

Bike to Work Scheme

Kiddi Vouchers

Job summary

Holyoakes Field First School is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning and development in a busy primary setting. You will work alongside teachers, providing targeted help in the classroom and beyond under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team.

This fixed-term role is 30 hours per week during term time, with a flexible contract option. An enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are required, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE-level education as a minimum.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development, working closely with teachers
• Provide targeted assistance inside and outside the classroom
• Work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team

Skills

Primary curriculum knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Patience & empathy

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

A fixed-term Teaching Assistant post at Holyoakes Field First School, supporting pupils' learning and development in a primary setting. The work sits alongside teachers, giving targeted help to children both in the classroom and beyond it, under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team. The role is part-time at 30 hours a week during term time, with a flexible contract option, and needs an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils' learning and development, working closely with teachers
• Provide targeted assistance inside and outside the classroom
• Work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team

Qualifications

• GCSE-level education as a minimum

Experience

• At least one year working in an educational setting

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge or practical experience of the primary curriculum, including EYFS
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team
• Patience and empathy when supporting pupils
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality and safeguarding

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Staff well-being package
• Employee assistance package
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Kiddi Vouchers