Fixed-term Teaching Assistant post at Blackmoor Park Infants' School, a three-form entry school for ages 0 to 7 within The Three Saints Academy Trust, running January to August 2027. The post involves planning lessons with a class teacher, assessing progress and supporting children with complex learning or pastoral needs. Term-time, 37 hours a week, the role centres on an inclusive classroom where every child feels safe and valued. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Create a stimulating, inclusive classroom where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn
- Plan and deliver lessons alongside a class teacher
- Assess children's progress
- Support pupils with complex learning or pastoral needs
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support each child's development
- Promote positive behaviour
- Act as an advocate for children
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised and efficient working
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Building good working relationships with children, staff and parents
- Taking direction and working on own initiative as well as in a team
- Consistently promoting positive behaviour
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Enthusiasm and passion for learning
- High expectations for all children
- Resilience and a positive approach to challenge
- Friendly, flexible and professional manner
- Hard working and conscientious
- Shares the school's aim of learning and achieving together
What’s offered
- Supportive, dedicated staff team
- Professional development through the Northwest Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub
- Membership of The Three Saints Academy Trust
- Engaging, bespoke curriculum
- Supportive school committee, directors and parents
- Pupils with positive attitudes to learning and behaviour
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
