Teaching Assistant Level 3

Christ Church CofE Primary Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Church CE Primary Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support pupils academically, socially and emotionally, working with teachers and colleagues to provide targeted support to individuals and groups. You will help remove barriers to learning and enable pupils to reach their potential within a calm, respectful environment.

We value collaboration, ideas sharing and reflective practice, supporting children and families.

Qualifications

• supporting pupils to succeed academically, socially and emotionally
• provide targeted support to individuals and small groups
• helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling pupils to achieve their potential
• contribute to a calm, respectful and purposeful learning environment built on trust and harmony
• support pupils’ engagement, independence and enjoyment of learning, adapting support to meet a range of needs, including SEND
• work as part of a collaborative team of colleagues, supporting teaching and learning across the academy and contributing positively to academy life
• welcomed to share ideas, reflect on practice and take pride in supporting children and families
• Trust is committed to being a Flexible Employer and welcomes open discussion around flexible working options

Responsibilities

• supporting pupils to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
• provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• remove barriers to learning and enabling pupils to achieve their potential.
• contribute to a calm, respectful and purposeful learning environment built on trust and harmony.
• support pupils’ engagement, independence and enjoyment of learning, adapting support to meet a range of needs, including SEND.
• work as part of a collaborative team of colleagues, supporting teaching and learning across the academy and contributing positively to academy life.
• welcomed to share ideas, reflect on practice and take pride in supporting children and families.
• The Trust is committed to being a Flexible Employer and welcomes open discussion around flexible working options.

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) at Christ Church CE Primary Academy part of St Chad’s Academies Trust, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. Working closely with teachers and colleagues, you will provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling pupils to achieve their potential.

You will contribute to a calm, respectful and purposeful learning environment built on trust and harmony, where pupils feel safe, valued and confident. Through your dedication and positive relationships, you will support pupils’ engagement, independence and enjoyment of learning, adapting support to meet a range of needs, including SEND.

At St Chad’s, service and community are central to our ethos. You will work as part of a collaborative team of colleagues, supporting teaching and learning across the academy and contributing positively to academy life. You will be encouraged to share ideas, reflect on practice and take pride in supporting children and families.

We are dedicated to colleague wellbeing and professional respect. You will be supported through clear expectations, training opportunities and a culture that values teamwork and care for one another. We welcome applications from candidates who are child-centred, patient and committed to inclusive practice, and who are aligned with our values, regardless of faith background.

The Trust is committed to being a Flexible Employer and welcomes open discussion around flexible working options.