Teaching Assistant

Teaching assistant post at Pakefield Primary School, offered as one permanent role and one fixed-term role running to December 2027. The work centres on supporting individual pupils and small groups within planned lessons, adapting activities to their needs and encouraging independence. The hours are part-time, 27.5 a week across a 38-week year, which follows the school term. Enhanced DBS clearance is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Support individuals and small groups with planned learning, adapting activities to learners' needs
• Promote inclusion, independence and active participation in academic and social activities
• Help teachers monitor, assess and record progress, attainment and behaviour
• Give personal, emotional and welfare support while protecting children's dignity and safety
• Build positive working relationships with learners, colleagues, families and external professionals

• Building positive relationships with children
• Adapting planned activities thoughtfully to individual needs
• Responding calmly to individual needs
• Encouraging independence in learners
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references
• Pre-employment checks