Childcare jobs in United Kingdom

In this vital role, you will implement agreed work programmes with individuals and groups, utilising your expertise to deliver differentiated learning materials both inside and outside the classroom. You'll contribute to students' success by assisting with documentation (GEPs, IEPs, PSPs), managing study groups, and liaising with external agencies and parents. Are you passionate about unlocking a child's reading and writing potential? Do you thrive on providing emotional support and nurture to help students overcome barriers and access the curriculum? If you have excellent literacy skills, a proactive approach to team working, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we want to hear from you!

At TKASA, we look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands‑on team in all areas, from support to teaching to senior leadership. For support staff at TKASA, we offer a variety of development opportunities – fully funded apprenticeships, cross‑site working and opportunities to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools.

As part of this role, you will:

• Work within the direction of the SENDCo to undertake a specific range of clerical duties which support the management of the school in an effective and positive manner.
• Act as an integral part of the school staff team and, as such, make a contribution to the overall aims of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures.
• Support learning, using specific areas of expertise, for a variety of individuals or groups of pupils as directed by the relevant team leader/subject teacher or SENCo. Activities take place within or outside of the classroom.
• Qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to GCSE Grade A–C or Level 2.
• NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant work experience.
• A minimum of two and a half years working as a Learning Support Assistant at level 2 in a secondary school.
• Specific areas of expertise in supported learning.

The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Literacy Teaching Assistant to work at The King Alfred School – an academy rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted November 2022. A school at the heart of the community, where we believe it is our role to develop the next generation into successful citizens.

Permanent – Term Time Only – 30 Hours per week
Salary: £19,833 – £21,871 (actual salary) – plus various company benefits. We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team‑focused environment that values staff wellbeing. We encourage you to apply.

Benefits include:
• Healthshield – funded healthcare scheme for employees and dependants, 24/7 GP line & healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents & grandparents at our academy pre‑schools.
• Contributory pension scheme with generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• Friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & fitness offers – discounts on @Worle Sports Centre, Nuffield Health, Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first‑class education to a wide range of children from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All paid positions that involve working within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including absolute discharges, cautions or bond‑overs) and any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.