Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Full-Time On-site
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The Willows Primary School needs a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract running to 31 August 2027, in the first instance. The post supports pupils in class across a broad range of needs, building relationships and modelling clear communication, and it calls for resilience and creativity. The work is part-time at 14 hours a week over 39 weeks a year, Monday to Thursday, from 12 noon to 3:30pm. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check plus the right to work in the UK are required.

What the job involves

  • Support individual pupils and the whole class across a broad range of needs
  • Form quick, positive relationships with children
  • Model clear, effective communication
  • Judge when to give individual support and when to use wider skills in the class

Skills & knowledge

  • Ability to form relationships quickly
  • Clear communication
  • Resilience, creativity and kindness
  • Judgement on when to support individuals and when to support the class

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

  • Previous experience

What’s offered

  • Self-motivated continuing professional development
  • Supportive ethos where contributions are valued
  • Trust to pursue innovative ideas
  • Support and training offered

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team