Teaching Assistant post at Flying High Academy, a primary school in Mansfield within Flying High Partnership, a multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools. The role supports pupils across the classroom during lessons, including small-group work and 1:1 support for children with additional needs. It is a permanent, term-time post working alongside the class teacher and wider school staff. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
What the job involves
- Support pupils during teacher-led activities, encouraging independence and participation
- Support whole-class, small-group or 1:1 work, including children with additional needs
- Prepare and maintain a positive classroom environment, including displays and resources
- Promote positive behaviour and support social development in lessons and at break times
- Build positive relationships with pupils to support learning, wellbeing and personal development
- Work with class teachers, support staff and families to create a nurturing, inclusive environment
- Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures and model school values
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Good literacy and numeracy
- Ability to follow teacher direction and support learning confidently
- Good communication and ability to work collaboratively
- Enjoys working with children and is committed to their growth and learning
- Values inclusion and believes in the potential of every child
- Flexible, dependable and professional, with strong confidentiality
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting
- Satisfactory references
What’s offered
- Access to extensive high-quality CPL at every stage of career, including leadership development
- Opportunity to progress across the partnership
- Employee assistance programme with counselling, financial support and legal advice
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
