Teaching Assistant reference: ERYC007212

The job itself

The Headteacher & Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced teaching assistant with a minimum of a NVQ 2 Certificate in Teaching and Learning Support or equivalent.

The role will entail providing general support within the classroom 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 an enthusiastic, 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.

Please note the school takes the safeguarding and welfare of children very seriously, so references for shortlisted candidates will 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).