Join Our 'Outstanding' Team: Teaching Assistant

St. Mary's CofE Primary, Timsbury part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP) Salary: Grade 4, Scale Point 7-10 Actual Salary £16,466.54   24 hrs - 4 days

Are you a compassionate, skilled professional ready to make a tangible difference in a child's life? Come and join St. Mary's CofE Primary, a school rated 'Outstanding' in all 5 areas by Ofsted in October 2024 and known for its deeply supportive and caring culture. The success of the school means we are growing in popularity and size. There are opportunities for professional development that make us an attractive place to work.

Our vision is built on the belief that 'I can do all things'. We strive to provide a happy, secure and fully inclusive environment where every child can achieve the best of which they are capable, underpinned by our Christian values of compassion, community, courage, creativity, truthfulness and service. With expansive grounds and a dedicated Forest School site, we use exceptional outdoor spaces to enrich our curriculum and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

The Role: 

St Mary's CofE Primary School is looking for a dedicated and skilled Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our school community. Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will implement agreed work programmes with individuals and groups, assist teachers and the SENCo in lesson planning and resource preparation, and support pupils requiring detailed or specialist assistance. Additionally, you will occasionally supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences, keeping pupils on task, maintaining good order, and delivering set learning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Pupil Support: Attend to pupils' personal, health, physical, hygiene, and first aid needs, implement target action plans, deliver 1:1 and small group interventions, and provide pastoral care. Teacher Support: Assist with lesson planning, monitor and record pupil progress, undertake marking, manage classroom behaviour, and liaise with parents/carers.

Essential Criteria:

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent, relevant experience supporting children.

Education: Evidence of a good basic education, especially in English and Maths. Knowledge & Skills: Understanding of child development and barriers to learning; basic technology skills (Google, email, internet, photocopiers); training in relevant strategies (e.g., literacy, numeracy, dyslexia, ICT); and effective teamwork skills.

Attributes: A friendly, courteous manner with the ability to relate well to children and adults.

Desirable Criteria:

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants, Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, NVQ Level 3 Childcare in Education, City and Guilds Advanced Certificate in Learning Support, HLTA status, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., Teaching, Social Work, or Nursing).

First Aid: Appropriate knowledge of general first aid.

Curriculum Knowledge: General understanding of the national/foundation stage curriculum and basic learning strategies. 

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received