About this role
Helping every child thrive, every day.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join Loddon Primary Federation, supporting pupils to engage, achieve and grow in a positive and inclusive learning environment. Working closely with teachers and colleagues, the successful candidate will help deliver high-quality learning experiences, provide tailored support for individual pupils and small groups, and play an important role in pupils' academic, social and emotional development. This is an opportunity for someone who values teamwork, brings warmth and consistency to their practice, and believes that every child deserves the support, encouragement and opportunities needed to succeed.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:55am-15:25pm
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups under the direction of teaching staff.
- Deliver planned learning activities, adapting support to meet pupils’ needs and encourage independence.
- Assist with monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress, attainment and behaviour.
- Support pupils’ personal, social and emotional wellbeing, including those with additional needs.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals to support pupil success.
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Liz Fulcher, Finance Manager, at: [email protected]
All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.