Teaching Assistant
Location: Crewkerne
Salary: £19,737.58 per annum
Contract: Term-time only (35 weeks)
Hours: Full-time
We are recruiting a dedicated and supportive Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and high-achieving school in Crewkerne. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping children reach their full potential, supporting both learning and pastoral development.
You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning support, assist with classroom management, and help raise achievement for all pupils.
Key Responsibilities
Support for Pupils
* Develop an understanding of a range of learning support needs and adapt support accordingly
* Ensure pupils’ safety, wellbeing, and access to learning
* Support pupils individually and in groups, helping them to learn effectively by:
o Clarifying instructions
o Supporting weaker areas such as reading, spelling, language, behaviour or social skills
o Helping pupils stay focused and complete tasks
o Encouraging independence
* Assist with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and develop suitable learning resources
* Promote inclusion, self-esteem and independence
* Provide pastoral care to support children’s wellbeing
* Give feedback to pupils under teacher guidance
Support for Teachers
* Assist in planning tailored support programmes
* Monitor and record pupils’ progress and behaviour
* Provide detailed feedback to teachers
* Help maintain pupil records
* Promote good behaviour and manage incidents according to policy
* Liaise with parents as required
* Support with routine testing and marking
* Assist with administrative and classroom tasks such as photocopying and resource preparation
Support for the Curriculum
* Deliver structured learning activities and adjust according to pupil responses
* Support intervention programmes and record progress
* Encourage effective use of ICT
* Help prepare and maintain classroom resources and equipment
General Duties
* Follow child protection, health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
* Support an inclusive environment and ensure equal access to learning
* Contribute to the school’s wider ethos and team culture
* Attend relevant meetings and training
* Maintain professional standards of punctuality, presentation and conduct
* Prepare classroom displays
* Carry out additional duties as required by senior leadership
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience supporting children of relevant age (essential)
Qualifications
* Good numeracy and literacy skills
* NVQ Level 2 in Teaching Assistance (or willingness to work towards equivalent qualification)
Skills & Knowledge
* Understanding of child development and learning processes
* Ability to identify own learning needs and seek development opportunities
* Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and adults
* Strong teamwork skills and understanding of classroom roles
* Awareness of policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection, and equality
Apply Today
If you are caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. This is a rewarding, term-time role offering the chance to make a real difference every day.
Interested?
If this sounds like a role for you, please get in touch!
Call us: 01278 557575 / 01935 478800
Text us: 07939826914 / 07730218845
Hit apply now or send your CV directly to southwestcitycentrerecruitment.co.uk
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In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. City Centre Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
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