At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children’s learning, run intervention groups, and prepare classroom resources.
- Company: Amherst School, a caring and friendly educational environment.
- Benefits: Lunch provided, training opportunities, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Part-time role, term time only, with excellent career development potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (Grade C+/4) and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed term contract from September 2026, working two days per week on Thursday and Friday. The successful applicant will be able to use their initiative, have a passion for working with children and be keen to develop their skills and knowledge to ensure that all children make progress in their learning.
The role will include supporting individual children in their learning, running intervention groups, preparing resources and working with small groups within the classroom.
We are looking for someone with:
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) to Grade C+/4
- The desire to make a difference and a passion for education
- A nurturing personality and ability to build good relationships with adults and children
- Good team working skills and the ability to be flexible
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to use their initiative
In return we can offer you:
- A caring, friendly and motivated work environment
- Lunch provided by the in-house kitchen
- Supportive parents and governors
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Well-behaved children with a love of learning
Hours of work are 8.30 to 3.30, Thursday and Friday, term time only (38 weeks per year). The full time equivalent salary for this role is £26,168, which will be pro rata to £7,240.
Amherst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA barred list for children. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self disclosure form.
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