The Redstart Primary School Β· Chard, South West
Job Title:β― Teaching Assistant β Level 1
Actual Annual Salary:β―β― Β£7,034 - Β£7,667 (Based on hours and week worked)
Full Time Equivalent Salary:β― Β£25,941 - Β£28,275 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.
Contract Type:β― Fixed term until 31 August 2027
Hours:β― 12 hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only
Additional Information: This role is 12 hours per week, typically worked over two days (Thursday: 6 hours, Friday: 6 hours). The exact working pattern can be discussed at interview, and some flexibility in hours may be available.
Potential Start Date: September 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
An opportunity to empower students to reach their full potential by delivering tailored support that enhances learning, engagement, and well-being:
Support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve their full potential. Takes responsibility for implementing planned learning activities/ teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to studentsβ responses as appropriate. Deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well-being. Works collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role.
About you:
You will:
Be committed to being part of a high performing school that has high expectations.
Continuously be committed to improving the life chances of pupils.
Always be committed to own self development and resilient to the challenges of working in a single form entry school.
Be committed to seeing feedback as a gift and strive to be better every day.
Stay committed to the wider success of the school and community.
Have experience of, or willingness to embrace working in a single form entry school is essential.
Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
Be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. Relevant nvq level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
Have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
Be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Redstart Primary School:
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