Part-time Teaching Assistant

Part-time Teaching Assistant (Fixed term until 31 August 2026)
Salary: £25,185-£25,583 per annum, pro rata (Grade 2 SCP 4-5) Actual salary: £7,017-£7,128 per annum

Working hours:

12 hours per week during term time only plus 5 INSET days.

Pattern of work will be discussed with candidates sing date:
Monday, 23rd March 2026 at 9am.

Interview date: to be confirmed The Role Hayes field Girls' School is looking for a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive staff team.

Working under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENCo, you will play a vital role in ensuring our pupils can access learning effectively, providing both educational and pastoral support within the classroom environment.

The key responsibilities are:
Pupil Support:
Supervise and support students to ensure their safety and access to learning, attending to personal, social, and health needs where required.

Inclusion:
Act as a positive role model to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encouraging them to interact independently and engage in teacher-led activities.

Classroom Management:
Assist the teacher with classroom preparation, display work, and basic record-keeping to maintain a productive learning environment.

Curriculum Assistance:
Support pupils in understanding instructions and developing basic literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills as directed by the teacher.

Pastoral Care:
Provide essential pastoral support for pupils and assist with the supervision of students during non-lesson times, including lunchtimes and school trips.

Requirements Essential Requirements

Education:

A good standard of education with Level 2 qualifications (GCSE or equivalent) in Literacy and Numeracy.

Experience:

Previous experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age in a paid, voluntary, or domestic capacity.

Communication:
An ability to relate well to both children and adults with an interest in children's welfare and development.

IT Literacy:
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and the use of general office equipment like photocopiers.

Desirable Requirements

Qualification:

Possession of a recognised/relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.

Knowledge of general First Aid.

Proven ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding different classroom roles and responsibilities.

We offer:
An opportunity to be part of a well-respected, top-achieving, and oversubscribed secondary school.

Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government). Access to the Cycle to Work scheme and a supportive sick leave scheme.

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme—a free and confidential support service.

About us:

Hayes field is a unique and exciting school; it is an oversubscribed Girls’ School with a co-educational Sixth Form with accommodation over two sites.

The School is truly comprehensive, serving the whole community.

Ofsted recognized our achievements in November 2022 by awarding the School ‘Good’. You are very welcome to read our Ofsted report on our website.

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the Non-Teaching Application Form with a full supporting statement.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

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