Teaching Assistant
Location: Pelton Primary School
Grade: 3
Hours: 37 Hours per week term time plus 2 weeks
Start date: September 2026
Connect Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team at Pelton Primary School.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils so they can access learning, develop their independence, and experience a sense of achievement. You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences to individuals, small groups, and occasionally whole classes, helping to raise standards and promote inclusion across the school.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates high expectations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. You will contribute to classroom learning, support pupils with a range of needs (including those with SEND or additional support plans), and help create a nurturing and stimulating environment where all children can thrive.
Applicants should hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent) and have GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Experience of working with children in a school setting is essential, and experience supporting pupils with a variety of needs, including social, emotional, and communication difficulties is desirable.
We are a Rights Respecting School, we place children’s rights at the heart of all we do, ensuring every pupil has a voice, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to grow in an environment founded on respect, equality and fairness.
Applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check as part of the hiring process.
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