Teaching Assistant

Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5–7)

Responsible to: Headteacher

Hours: Part-time | 18 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm)

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract until August 2027

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to support pupils' learning, care and development. You will play a vital part in helping students access the curriculum, build independence and achieve their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Pupils

• Attend to pupils’ personal, social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare needs.
• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and active access to learning.
• Help develop and implement student profiles, target action plans, and tailored learning strategies.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model while promoting inclusion, self-esteem, and independence.
• Provide constructive feedback to pupils on their progress and offer pastoral support.

Supporting Teachers

• Create and maintain an orderly, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Assist with lesson planning and the display of pupils’ work.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide detailed feedback to teachers.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies and handle conflict promptly.
• Assist with administering tests, marking and administrative tasks (e.g., photocopying, filing, data entry).
• Support small-group activities.

Supporting the Curriculum

• Deliver structured 1:1 and small group intervention programmes in literacy and numeracy.
• Support pupils in using ICT safely and effectively to enhance their learning.
• Prepare, maintain and manage learning resources and equipment required for lessons.