‘Strive Pride Independence Resilience Excellence Support’
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, helping to create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive. Working closely with teachers and the wider school team, you will provide support that enables pupils to overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support pupils in their learning both within the classroom and through individual or small group interventions
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Help create a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment
- Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development
- Encourage positive relationships and promote pupil wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs
- Contribute to implementing individual learning and support plans
- Maintain accurate records where required and support educational reviews
- Promote positive behaviour through a nurturing and trauma-informed approach
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people by helping them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to succeed.
About The Spires School
The Spires School is committed to delivering high-quality education within a supportive and nurturing environment. We understand that every child is unique and strive to provide personalised learning experiences that help pupils achieve positive outcomes academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our approach focuses on building positive relationships, understanding individual needs, and creating opportunities for every young person to reach their full potential.
Your Development
At Five Rivers, we are committed to investing in our people and supporting professional growth through:
- High-quality training and development opportunities
- Regular supervision and support
- Access to specialist educational training
- Opportunities to contribute to school development initiatives
- Career progression pathways across the organisation
Hours
Full Time
Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Total Weekly Hours: 39.5
Why Join Five Rivers?
Five Rivers is a leading social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Gold Investors in People accreditation
- Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Long service and recognition awards
- Supportive leadership and management team
- Opportunities for career progression across the organisation
Most importantly, you will join a team that is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
- Experience working with children and young people in an educational setting
- A genuine passion for supporting pupils to achieve their potential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to build positive and supportive relationships
- A patient, flexible, and resilient approach
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Experience working with children who have additional needs or within a specialist educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
Safer Recruitment
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.
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Teaching Assistant in Salisbury employer: Five Rivers Child Care Ltd
Clannad School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in a vibrant community, we offer our teachers opportunities for professional development, collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of diverse learners. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and creativity in education.
Contact Details:
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd Recruitment Team
