Teaching Assistant 3 (The Riverside Federation)

Job Description

Hours of work: 26 per week. 
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata. 
Fixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: 15th October 2026. 

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Bodiam Church of England Primary School 
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5UH 
Phone: [phone removed]
Email: [email removed]. 
Website: Bodiam Church of England Primary School - Riverside Federation

How to apply:
Please email [email removed] for an application pack. 
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Purpose of the Role:

All support staff are part of a whole school team. They are required to support the values and ethos of the school and school priorities. This will mean focusing on the needs of pupils, colleagues and parents/carers and being flexible in a busy pressurised environment.

This role assists in promoting the best possible outcomes in terms of well-being, learning and personal development of all pupils A teaching assistant is required to be nurturing and confident in supporting children’s pastoral well-being, patient, resilient and accepting.

Key tasks:

1. Support pupils in achieving the best possible outcomes.

2. Modify and adapt the delivery of the learning activity under the guidance of a teacher.

3. Responsible for the promotion of the well-being and safeguarding of pupils, including the provision of personal care, medical intervention and moving and handling pupils as required. This will be outlined in medical healthcare plans, PEEPs and Intimate Care Plans.

4. Establish effective relationships with the pupils, parents/carers, (under the direction of a teacher or senior leader), colleagues and external agencies to work successfully as part of the team around the pupil.

5. Aware of and able to support or implement the teaching and learning, behaviour and safeguarding policies.

6. Support pupils in developing interaction, communication, independence and inclusion both in and out of the classroom.

7. Support pupils both individually and in groups with the use of a wide range of learning resources to support the best learning outcomes, using specific training, such as Thrive, Elsa, sensory circuits, nurture or counselling, training would be provided.

8. Support the teacher in meeting the needs of SEND and complex needs pupils in the class, including behavioural, EAL, academic, physical / sensory and social needs.

9. Support teachers in the tracking of pupil progress, including the accurate recording and management of assessment data and interventions. Contribute to the SEND reviews of children’s progress, providing objective and accurate feedback.

10. Prepare activities and resources in advance of the lesson and undertake practical tasks to maintain a good learning environment.

11. Carry out playground/break and lunch time supervision and support as required.

12. Escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities, ensuring their learning, health, safety and well-being. This will also be outlined in medical healthcare plans and risk assessments.

13. Carry out the above duties in accordance with all school policies and maintain confidentiality at all times.

14. Provide support in exams/tests as required.

15. Deliver whole class lessons and activities for up to 30% of employed time throughout the school year. 

16.  Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests. 

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About us

Additional Information
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.