Teaching Assistant

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff in EYFS with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners. This is a fixed term contract 14.75hrs per week (Monday &, Tuesday all day plus Wednesday mornings) until 31/08/2027 in the first instance.

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, caring and enthusiastic person with a friendly temperament to support in our EYFS classes. You will be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. Our vision at St Mary’s is Explore, Enjoy, Excel; be amazing! We are committed to helping our children to explore life, learning and faith; we know that children learn better when they are active and engaged and recognise the important role that we as adults have in ensuring our children excel daily. Children are made in a unique and an amazing way and it is our commitment that all children reach their full potential to ‘be amazing’.

Job requirements

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Experience of assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff

Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Why join us?

We look forward to meeting with you and exploring whether you have the experience or readiness to learn the skills to fulfil this role and become a valued member of our team

We can offer you

• A rewarding role• The opportunity to become an important part within a friendly and supportive team rooted in Christian Values.• A programme of professional growth that will help you in your role and develop your skills more widely. • Access to Schools Mutual employee well-being service

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 2nd November and Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th November