Teaching Assistant (Primary Phase)

Cromwell Community College; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cromwell Community College in Chatteris is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant for the Primary Phase. You will work with teachers to encourage curiosity, remove barriers to learning and help pupils grow in confidence academically and socially.

Role involves promoting positive behaviour, supporting pupil wellbeing, and building positive relationships through collaborative teamwork and patience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant preferred (optional)
• Ability to support individuals and small groups under supervision
• Strong commitment to inclusive learning and pupil wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups under the direction and supervision of teaching staff.
• Help pupils understand instructions, stay engaged, and develop independence in learning.
• Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and pupils' social and emotional wellbeing.
• Prepare learning spaces and resources, and assist with supervision, visits, tests and personal care where required.
• Record pupil information, provide feedback to teachers and contribute to observation and assessment

Job description

We are looking for a caring and dependable Teaching Assistant to join the Primary Phase at Cromwell Community College, a caring and ambitious all-through school in Chatteris. Working alongside teachers, the successful candidate will, encourage curiosity and independence, remove barriers to learning and help pupils grow in confidence both academically and socially. The role also involves promoting positive behaviour, supporting pupils' social and emotional wellbeing, and helping to create an inclusive classroom where every child can participate and make progress. We are seeking someone who builds positive relationships, works collaboratively and brings patience, good judgement and a genuine commitment to helping children succeed.,

• Support individuals and small groups under the direction and supervision of teaching staff.
• Help pupils understand instructions, remain engaged and develop independence in their learning.
• Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and pupils' social and emotional wellbeing.
• Prepare learning spaces and resources, and assist with supervision, visits, tests and personal care where required.
• Record relevant pupil information, provide feedback to teachers and contribute to observation and assessment