Teaching Assistants

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School; Wellington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Wellington is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teaching Assistant to join the team. This role involves supporting teaching staff and assisting with the educational provision for learners. The position offers flexibility in hours and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Candidates should hold at least 3 GCSEs including English and Maths, and possess good communication skills along with a passion for helping students succeed.

Benefits

Eligibility for pension scheme

Access to continuous professional development

Well-being support provision

Flexible working opportunities

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Support learning activities for children on an individual or group basis.
• Assist with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Experience of class supervision is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teacher by complementing class work and environment.
• Help with personal care of students.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to empathize with students

Creativity and flair in the classroom

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above including English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Description

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School currently has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced practitioner to join the team as a Classroom Teaching Assistant supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

Hours of Work

15 or 17 hours per week – fixed term until 31 August 2026. The position may be extended to meet the growing needs of the school. Additional opportunities are also available to make this a full‑time role. See other vacancies at our school.

Between Monday and Friday 8:30‑3:30 p.m. – days and hours to be discussed.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated persons who can bring creativity and flair to the classroom. In return we can offer a supportive and friendly environment where staff thrive and are encouraged to embrace their own personal development. This role will be based across a range of year groups, subject to the school's requirements.

To provide support for learning activities for children on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the line manager. To support and complement the work of the classroom teacher by supporting class work, the environment and personal care.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Teaching Assistant qualification – desirable
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes – desirable
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Why join us?

As a Teaching Assistant within Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training and career progression opportunities available.

Benefits

• Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.
• Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work‑life balance.
• Free car parking.
• Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.
• Free tea and coffee.

Please see the attached information packs for more details about the role and the Blackdown Education Partnership.

Safeguarding Statement

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when short‑listing, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

References

References will be taken up on short‑listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.

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