Teaching Assistant

Unlock Potential: Become a Teaching Assistant at Our School!

Are you ready to be a vital part of a school that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and making a real difference? We are a highly-rated academy in Plymouth, Devon, searching for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team. If you're passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning in children aged 3-11, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

At our school, we're not just an educational institution; we're a community committed to building confidence and providing wide-ranging opportunities for every child. As part of a larger Learning Academies Trust, we are continually evolving, always striving to "build the conditions for staff and pupils to embrace learning opportunities and connect their insights to real-world scenarios." Come be a part of our exciting journey!

Why Choose Us?

• Impactful Role: Directly contribute to the success and well-being of our incredible primary-aged learners.

• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative and welcoming team where your contributions are highly valued.

• Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for professional development, access to valuable resources, and ongoing training within a large and forward-thinking trust.

• Highly-Rated School: Work in an academy with a recent "Good" Ofsted rating across all areas, showcasing our commitment to excellence.

• Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.

• Full-Time Stability: This is a full-time position offering consistent engagement within our dynamic school.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for working with children, an eagerness to learn, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Essential Qualities:

• A deep-seated passion for working with children.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - you'll be interacting with students, teachers, and parents.

• The ability to work seamlessly as part of a team, supporting and collaborating with colleagues.

• A crucial willingness to learn and adapt to the diverse and ever-evolving needs of our students.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

• Relevant experience working with primary-aged children (though not essential, it will be highly regarded).

• A relevant qualification, such as a Teaching Assistant qualification, or other related experience.

Your Impact as a Teaching Assistant:

You will be an integral part of the classroom, directly supporting both our teachers and our pupils. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to the classroom teacher to enhance learning experiences.

• Working effectively with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning and provide targeted assistance.

• Assisting with classroom management to maintain a positive and productive learning atmosphere.

• Preparing engaging learning materials and resources.

• Actively contributing to a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for all children.

Ready to ignite curiosity and help young learners flourish?

If you're a dedicated and enthusiastic individual seeking a truly rewarding career in education, we warmly encourage you to apply.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

college,university