Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor at Highburton CE Academy
Weekly Hours:30 hours
Closing Date:14/09/2026
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed, caring and diligent person as a Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor working 1.1 with a child with complex needs. As the child becomes more settled and confident in the provision, the role my broaden to helping other children in the class.
We pride ourselves in providing a safe, happy and caring environment, where all pupils are nurtured and valued within a distinctive and inclusive ethos.
The successful candidate will:
- be able to provide a friendly and professional service to our children
- to assist with the personal needs of pupils including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
- to assist with the supervision of pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
- provide high level supervison and support for pupils in the class room, dining hall and the playground
- help to develop social skills through play and promoting children’s physical and emotional wellbeing
- be dedicated and patient
- be able to work effectively with pupils and within a team of other staff members
- have a flexible manner which is honest and friendly and the ability to communicate at all levels
We can offer you:
- a warm, welcoming, inclusive school with a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff
- opportunities to develop professionally and grow in your role
- a genuine opportunity to make a difference
Why join Enhance Academy Trust?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
- Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
- GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
- Free annual flu jab
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
- A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
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