Teaching Assistant

Support. Encourage. Inspire - helping every child learn, grow and thrive.

Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time Only, 39 weeks per year
Start Date: ASAP
Actual Salary: Grade 3 Point 5-6 £26,506.04 - £27,250.18 Actual Salary

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow in confidence and achieve their potential?

Greenacres Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team and play an important part in creating positive learning experiences for our pupils.

Working alongside teachers and colleagues, you'll support children in the classroom, individually and in small groups, helping them engage with their learning, develop independence and feel confident to participate in school life.

Every day will bring something different - and plenty of opportunities to see the impact your support can make.

In this role, you will:

• Support pupils with their learning in the classroom, individually and in small groups
• Help deliver engaging learning activities and targeted interventions
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive attitudes to learning
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement
• Work closely with teachers and colleagues to support pupil progress
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child feels valued

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping them succeed
• Builds warm, positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Is patient, encouraging and able to adapt their approach to different children
• Is proactive, flexible and enjoys working as part of a team
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Is ideally qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Is keen to learn and develop their skills
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and giving every child the best possible experience at school

Experience working with children would be an advantage, but just as important is the right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference.

At Greenacres Primary School, support staff are an important part of our school community. You'll join a welcoming and collaborative team where your contribution is valued and you'll be encouraged to develop and grow.

Here's what you can expect:

• A friendly, inclusive and supportive school community
• High-quality professional development through our CPD and LearnUpon platform
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career across Maritime Academy Trust
• A digitally confident school, with Chromebooks and technology supporting teaching and learning
• Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• A comprehensive wellbeing offer, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Occupational Health support
• Lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits, including Cycle to Work, Blue Light Card, eye care vouchers and access to employee discounts

We'd love to welcome you for a visit and show you what makes Greenacres Primary School such a special place to work. Please contact the school office on [phone removed] to arrange.

You'll find more about the role, school and Trust in our Candidate Information Pack. Apply via My New Term - we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Greenacres Primary School and Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online checks and relevant pre-employment checks in line with current safeguarding guidance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and value diversity at all levels.