Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsored
Working patternPart time
Contract typeFixed term
Full-time equivalent salary£4,599.02 – £4,675.93 Annually (Actual)BANES Grade 3 (SCP5-6)
Teaching Assistant job summary
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (level 2) who can work for just a short time each morning supporting the teacher in delivering lessons. These will mostly be maths lessons and we are looking for someone who is confident teaching this subject to Year 5 and Year 6 pupils. This particular vacancy is dependent on EHCP funding and the hours are limited (8:45-10:35 each day). However, this is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving, popular school and there may be future possibilities of extending the contract and overtime.
The core part of the role will be working under the teacher’s direction to support specific pupils or groups of pupils with their maths learning. The school has an excellent reputation for key stage 2 results, which have been consistently high over a 9-year period. For example, 100% of children achieved at least the expected standard in maths (and reading) in 2024 SATs. The teacher, who is also the maths lead and Senior Teacher, is highly skilled in teaching the subject. This is an superb opportunity to gain high quality experience in a very well-run classroom.
Behaviour in the class is excellent and recent comments from visitors have included, “Thank you for the most wonderful afternoon, Pensford Primary. Probably one of the most perfectly behaved classes I have ever taught” (workshop leader) and “Please do book me again, I had a great day and would love to come back!” (supply teacher).
Wider responsibilities include:
- Attending to the pupils’ personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
- Undertaking programmes linked to local and national learning strategies to support pupils to achieve learning goals, recording achievement & progress and feeding back to the teacher
- Supervising and providing particular support for pupils including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning
- Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
- Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans
- Playground supervision – encouraging friendships and play and ensuring a safe environment.
We can offer you:
- Children who are very respectful and willing to learn
- A school where staff enjoy working as part of a dedicated, supportive and creative team, aiming for excellence
- A highly supportive and encouraging class teacher and leadership
- An excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of advice & support
We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all that we can offer. These could take place in the half term break if convenient. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.
All applications should be made via MyNewTerm
The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored….