Teaching Assistant
Listing ref 6afebcd1b6
- WhereWelwyn Garden City
- HoursPart time
- PayH2 per hour
- Posted9 October 2026
- Closes1 November 2026
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
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Creswick Academy's own careers site.
