‘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
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
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
Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
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.
Apply Today
If you are a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Due to the needs of our pupils, we are looking to recruit as soon as possible and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
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.
Teaching Assistant in Salisbury employer: Five Rivers Child Care
Five Rivers Child Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. Located in Bromsgrove, our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and diversity, providing Independent Panel Members with the opportunity to contribute to vital decisions that shape futures. We offer competitive remuneration for panel participation, alongside a commitment to employee growth and development within the fostering sector.
