At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils in their learning journey and promote positive behaviour.
- Company: Queen's Crescent School, a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, excellent pension, wellbeing support, and career development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Great communication skills and a passion for helping children.
The predicted salary is between 25185 - 25989 £ per year.
- Teaching Assistant – Queen's Crescent School
- Job Summary
We are seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the curriculum, ensuring they are engaged in classroom activities and making progress.
The role involves working closely with classroom teachers, assisting with delivered lessons, reinforcing key skills and supporting pupils’ positive behaviour, emotional well‑being and independence.
It may also include support for pupils with SEND and personal care where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality, tailored support to individual pupils and small groups.
- Assist with the planning, delivery and assessment of learning activities.
- Reinforce key academic skills and promote independence and confidence.
- Support positive behaviour management and the emotional well‑being of pupils.
- Collaborate with teachers and the wider support team to create inclusive learning environments.
- Assist pupils with additional needs, including SEND, where appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, supportive attitude toward children.
- Patience, enthusiasm and the ability to build constructive relationships with pupils.
- Adaptability, a team working mindset and the capacity to work independently when needed.
- Previous experience in a teaching or support role (e. g., teaching assistant, support worker, or similar) is desirable.
- Employment Terms
Hours: 26.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding term break days).
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 08.55am – 12.15pm plus 01.15pm – 03.10pm.
Salary: £25,185 – £25,989 per annum (FTE). Actual salary: £14,975 – £15,453 per annum.
Benefits
- Excellent pension scheme
- Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing support and counselling
- Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
- Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
- Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
- Free annual flu jab
- Retail discounts & savings (e. g., Wiltshire Rewards, Blue Light Card)
- Emergency salary advance scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing career and professional development
- Contact
Emma Lobb – SENCo, Queen's Crescent School e‑mail
Diversity & Inclusion
We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage applications from under‑represented groups.
Reasonable adjustments are provided for disabled, neurodivergent and otherwise needing applicants.
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