Teaching & Learning Assistant

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Fenton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Teaching & Learning Support Assistant. The role primarily focuses on supporting early years education in a committed and creative learning environment. Candidates must have completed a common core programme for working with children and undergo an enhanced DBS check. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and access to various lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holidays

Defined local authority pension scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Access to lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• All candidates must have completed a common core programme for working with children.
• Working at national occupational standards for child care.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support the early years education environment.
• Assist teachers in educational activities.
• Engage with pupils to foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Dynamic

Creative

Hardworking

Commitment to education

Education

Completed common core programme for working with children

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, hardworking and committed Teaching & Learning Support Assistant to join our professional, friendly staff. The role will initially be based within Early Years.

Working Environment

• A Head Teacher who is driven to provide the very best education for the children
• A supportive happy atmosphere in the workplace
• Support staff across all facets of school life, who are knowledgeable, loyal, work hard, and who support pupils and parents alike
• Dedicated Teaching staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils
• Enthusiastic, well‑behaved and respectful pupils
• Supportive and appreciative parents with a strong sense of community spirit

Qualifications & Requirements

All candidates must have completed a common core programme for working with children and be working at national occupational standards for child care. A DBS check at enhanced level will be required.

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please see recruitment pack for details.

Benefits

Stoke-on-Trent City Council offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, an excellent defined local authority benefit pension scheme, annual leave purchase scheme, cycle to work schemes and access to lifestyle benefits such as family days out, travel, retail etc.