Pre-School Teaching Assistant (104BC) in Melton Mowbray

Pre School Teaching Assistant – Captains Close Primary School

Salary: Grade 6 Pay Point 9-10 (Approximate Starting Salary of £18,784) *Pending Support Staff Pay Award Uplift*

Hours: 31.25 hours per week and 39 weeks per year (38 weeks Term Time, plus an additional week for INSET days)

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term until August 2027

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 15:15, with an unpaid lunch break

Captains Close Primary School are looking for a caring, experienced and enthusiastic Pre‑School Teaching Assistant to work alongside the class teacher to support learning in class and run interventions, and to be a proactive integrated member of the School Staff Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole‑class learning activities, identifying how pupils can best be supported.
• Work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and achievement of desired learning objectives.
• Help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
• Promote the development of pupils’ self‑reliance, self‑esteem and emotional resilience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, equivalent, or demonstrable ability to meet the STL Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy, or equivalent competency in literacy and numeracy.

Experience

• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Empathy with children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and provide references.