Teaching Assistant

Required for September Start
PCD5 - Grade 5, SCP6 - £13.05 per hour-  13 hrs per week, potentially all day Wednesday and Friday, but could be Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon.

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint one Teaching Assistant for a September start. We want a friendly team player with high expectations to join our enthusiastic, hardworking team.  Under the direction of teachers/senior staff, tasks include supporting children 1-1 and providing active break times. There will also be some general classroom-based tasks alongside the main duties.

Essential Attributes
•    Is hard-working, has high standards and enjoys the challenge of working in a small school environment. 
•    Experience of working with small groups or individual children.
•    Understands the importance of play-based learning. 
•    Team member but to also show initiative when required.  
•    Is knowledgeable and organised.
•    Is helpful, understanding, calm and consistent in their standards and behaviour.
•    Is flexible, enjoys sharing ideas and who understands the importance of collaboration. 
•    Will promote the schools chosen Christian values and, has an understanding of the importance of them in Church Schools.
•    Has experience if working in classrooms. 
Desirable Attributes
•    Has an interest in developing learning through outdoor play. 
•    Has an interest in providing quality 1-1 intervention and support.

The Good Shepherd Trust and Penny Bridge CE Academy is committed to the principles of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th August 2025. Invitations to interview will be issued on: Tuesday 12th August 2025 Interviews: Wednesday 20th August 2025