Teaching Assistant Level 2 reference: ERYC007276

The job itself

The Headteacher & Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant. The person we are looking for understands the importance of developing and nurturing the whole child. The successful candidate would have a minimum of a NVQ 2 Certificate in Teaching and Learning Support or equivalent and/or experience across the EYFS and Primary Phase.

We are a very welcoming, friendly and supportive church school, where everyone is valued and aspires to live by our Christian values of trust, honesty, forgiveness, caring and respect. We value and take care of each other - this is a rare opportunity to join our dedicated team.

The role will entail providing general support within the indoor and outdoor learning environment and will encompass learning and pastoral support as well as providing one to one support for pupils with high needs as required. Having the confidence to manage and support children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities in a positive and nurturing manner is essential, as is showing the initiative and commitment to adapting to the individual needs of children.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team to provide a stable, calm, caring and supportive learning environment in which pupils can achieve. We require a reliable, resilient and motivated individual with a passion for supporting all pupils to achieve their full personal and academic potential.

You should have excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to young people, their welfare, education and personal development. You will act as a role model to our pupils.

The post is for 3 full days (expected to be Monday, Thursday and Friday), with a possible future opportunity for additional hours. Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the office on (01964) 542498 to arrange a suitable time.

Applications

It is important to complete all parts of the application form, leaving no gaps in employment history since you left school. You must provide the names, addresses and email contact details of two referees who have consented to provide a reference on your behalf. To enable the shortlisting procedure to be fair and accurate you should state how your skills and expertise meet the criteria of the post as specified in the accompanying Person Specification - please include clear examples.

Please note the school takes the safeguarding and welfare of children very seriously, so references for shortlisted candidates may be requested prior to interview. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (para 225).