Teaching Assistant

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to children’s education and supporting them to achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities Support teaching and learning in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher Work with individuals and small groups to help pupils make progress across the curriculum Provide pastoral support, promoting pupils’ wellbeing and emotional development Support pupils with additional needs, including SEN and SEMH, following individual support plans Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and interaction with others Observe, record, and feedback on pupil progress, attainment, and barriers to learning Support the teacher in managing behaviour and maintaining a safe learning environment Provide 1:1 support or mentoring for pupils where required Assist with classroom resources, organisation, and administrative tasks Support school trips, visits, and extracurricular activities as required What We Are Looking For Experience working with children in a school, early years or similar setting Good understanding of supporting learning and behaviour in a classroom environment Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff Strong communication and teamwork skills A calm, patient, and flexible approach Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What We Offer A supportive and welcoming school community Opportunities for training and professional development A varied and rewarding role within a dedicated team The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives Closing Date: 14th May 2026 Visits to school on Tuesday 12th May and Wednesday 13th May 3.30pm. Further information on the duties are included in the attached job description. Applications should be made online, via My New Term. Three Spires Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Section 128 direction check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.