Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

West Monkton CofE Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust is seeking to appoint a flexible and adaptable Teaching Assistant to meet the needs of the school. 

The successful candidate will work as a Teaching Assistant, supporting children in small groups, occasionally in larger groups, and on a 1:1 basis, depending on the needs of the school. We are looking for an individual who has patience, is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and pupils

Whether you’re beginning your career in education or bringing valuable experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting journey.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Working in small groups and 1:1 with pupils with a range of specific SEND and SEMH need, as required. 
• Implementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCo. 
• Working closely with the class teacher, Pastoral Assistant and other Teaching Assistants supporting pupils

Please refer to the job description for more information.

Experience Desirable:

• Experience working in education
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or SEMH needs 
• Knowledge of Speech and Language support
• ASD Trained
• Understanding of ADHD

Hours of work: Full time. Term time only (38 weeks).

30.42 hours per week. 8:45am - 3:20pm

Actual Salary: £17,009

Position: Permanent 

Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, due to direct access to children.

Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.

We interview on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.