Teaching Assistant KS1 and KS2

Wycliffe College; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Free meals during term-time

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Salary exchange electric vehicle

Training and development opportunities

Subsidised coffee-shop

Job summary

Wycliffe College is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to work with staff across Key Stages 1 and 2. You will support pupils with learning, emotional wellbeing and behavioural needs, delivering 1:1 support and interventions to help access the curriculum and build independence.

The role requires experience in a school setting, good English and Maths, and ideally a Teaching Assistant qualification. You will be patient, adaptable, with strong communication, organisational skills and a

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting, including delivering 1:1 support and interventions.
• Good standard of education, including English and Maths.
• Ideally a Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of SEND, child development and positive behaviour strategies is desirable.
• Positive team player with a passion for helping children learn and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Support pupils with learning, emotional wellbeing and behavioural needs.
• Assist with whole classes, small groups and individual pupils.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and develop independence.

Skills

1:1 support

English and Maths

Communication

Team player

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

English and Maths education

Job description

Wycliffe College are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to work alongside teaching staff across Key Stages 1 and 2. The successful candidate will support pupils with their learning, emotional wellbeing and behavioural needs, working with whole classes, small groups and individual pupils to help them access the curriculum, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with children in a school setting, including delivering 1:1 support and interventions. You will have a good standard of education, including English and Maths, ideally with a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification. The successful candidate will be patient, empathetic and adaptable, with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to respond creatively to individual needs. An understanding of SEND, child development and positive behaviour strategies is desirable. Above all, you will be a positive team player with a genuine passion for helping children learn, develop and succeed.

Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment commencing in January 2027 and ending on 31st August 2027. The role will operate during the school’s published term-times. Hours of work during the published school term time will be Monday to Friday, with three days per week to be worked from 8am to 4.30pm and two extended days per week will be 8am to 6pm with a paid 30-minute lunch break each day.

Salary: £23,117 pro rata per annum.

Closing date: Friday, 20th November 2026 at 8am

Interview date: TBC

Other benefits available include:

• Contributory pension
• Reduction in school fees (40% for Nursery Class to Year 5, 60% for Year 6 to Year 13)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary exchange electric vehicle scheme
• Free meals during school term-time
• Free use of gym, sports facilities, and swimming pool at certain times
• Training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised coffee-shop