Teaching Vacancies
Teaching Assistant – Year 5
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting educational and developmental needs of pupils under supervision of class teacher/SENCO.
- Assisting teachers with classroom organization and resource maintenance.
- Contributing to pupil supervision and welfare throughout the school.
Skills and Expertise
- Good standard of education (5 GCSEs – English and Maths C or above).
- Relevant recognized qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent).
- Understanding of classroom roles, responsibilities, and child development/learning processes.
- Planning and implementing effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, relating well to pupils and adults.
- Passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Positive, collaborative approach, willingness for professional development.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, leadership succession programmes.
- Wellbeing initiatives (‘Wellbeing Moments’), flexible working, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (dentist, physiotherapy), multiple retail discounts.
- Sustainability commitment (reducing carbon footprint).
- Inclusive culture celebrating diversity.