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Teaching Assistant

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Are you passionate about helping children achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team in a supportive and nurturing school environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Creswick Academy is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children's educational experiences and outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

  • Support pupils' learning in class, individually and in small groups
  • Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
  • Help to create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
  • Support pupils with varying learning needs to access the curriculum.
  • Encourage children's confidence, independence and wellbeing.
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school and work effectively as part of a team.

We are looking for someone:

  • Has experience of working with primary-aged children (desirable).
  • Is caring, patient and committed to supporting all pupils.
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Can build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
  • Is able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
  • Has good standards of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
  • Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

  • Friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic pupils.
  • A supportive and dedicated staff team.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A positive and inclusive school community.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives every day.

What this role involves

General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Work closely with families and carers
  • Help teachers prepare materials
  • Set up classrooms ready for lessons
Typical pay (UK)
£19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
Typical hours
16 to 37 term time
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