Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Board of Directors of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to support pupils learning at St Meriadoc Infant CE Academy.

As the successful candidate, you will have a nurturing demeanour and be fully committed to promoting the needs and welfare of all children, including those with SEN/D. You will demonstrate patience, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

You will play a vital role in supporting the educational, social, and physical development of pupils, assisting with classroom activities, and promoting inclusion and independence. This includes working closely with teachers and support staff to implement strategies tailored to individual learning needs, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all.

At lunchtimes you will ensure our pupils have a safe, enjoyable, and well-managed lunchtime experience, across both the school. You will help create a positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all children.

Your responsibilities will include supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground, encouraging good manners, healthy eating, and ensuring that all children are safe and happy.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about education, able to work collaboratively, and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

St Meriadoc Infant CE Academy is part of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust where our schools work in partnership to fulfil our belief that together, we can build a brighter future for our children. We are looking for a new member of staff to embrace and support our schools in creating an environment where the children have the opportunity to be the best they can be.

The Trust is committed to fully supporting our staff through a range of CPD opportunities.

• CPD opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical
• Online and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children