Teaching Assistant (Maternity Leave Contract)

Nunnery Wood Primary School; Worcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nunnery Wood Primary School is seeking a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team in Worcester. You will work under the SENCO and class teachers to support teaching and learning, deliver structured interventions and provide targeted support for children with additional needs, including EHCPs.

The role includes leading small group activities, promoting independence and motivation, and supervising Lunchtime Activity sessions.

Qualifications

• One-to-one support for vulnerable learners including those with EHCPs.
• Deliver small group interventions and learning activities.
• Support teachers with teaching, learning and classroom organisation.
• Promote children’s independence, confidence and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime for 30 minutes daily.
• Engage with external professionals including Educational Psychologist and specialist support services.
• Demonstrate high literacy and numeracy standards as required.

Skills

One-to-one support with learners

Interventions and small group work

Classroom organisation

Motivating children

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

Monday – Friday: 31.25 hours in total
26.25 hours as Teaching Assistant plus 5 hours per week Lunchtime Supervision

Nunnery Primary School is a successful, diverse, and welcoming two-form entry primary school. We are seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking staff team.

Working under the direction of class teachers and the SENCO, the successful candidate will support teaching and learning across the school, deliver structured interventions, lead small group activities,
and provide targeted support for children with additional needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

The Role - The successful candidate will:

• Work one-to-one with vulnerable learners and children with EHCPs.
• Deliver small group interventions and learning activities.
• Support class teachers with teaching, learning, and classroom organisation.
• Promote children's independence, confidence, and achievement.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime for 30 minutes each day as a Lunchtime Supervisor.

The successful candidate will need:

• A high standard of literacy and numeracy, including GCSE English and Mathematics.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Initiative and enthusiasm.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with children, parents, colleagues, and other professionals.
• The ability to motivate children to achieve their best and establish good relationships with their peers.
• A willingness to engage in professional development and work alongside external professionals, including ourEducational Psychologist and specialist support services.

Nunnery Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken, including references, online checks, an enhanced DBS check, and other statutory safeguarding checks.