Teaching Assistant; Edenham CofE Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well‑being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Prepare and clear up the learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.

Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following;

• Record pupil data as required.
• Support children’s learning through play.
• Assist with break‑time supervision, including facilitating games and activities.
• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
• Support pupils in using ICT.
• Invigilate exams and tests.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• Support pupils on a one‑to‑one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies and LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures. All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and, if concerned, must follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. Employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact

To apply please go to Opportunities – LAAT.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

‘Love of Learning, Love of the Community, Prepared for the Future’. Here at Edenham, in the spirit of St. Gilbert, we aim to thrive together, celebrating each other’s strengths and differences and supporting each other to overcome difficulties, always learning from one another.

We have a great site, with outdoor learning for all children. Children are nurtured by all staff, with a strong focus on pastoral and spiritual support. We have a committed and passionate PTA, combined with fantastic community links, ensuring that we remain an important part of the local community.

We instil a love and appreciation of all that God created, developing our pupils into caring stewards of their local and global environment. Our curriculum nurtures each child’s potential, and the gifts they have been given, preparing them for the future with the knowledge and characteristics they need to succeed in our ever‑changing world. We seek to inspire all to have a positive impact on the community to which they belong and further afield.

All of this is built upon the foundations of our inclusive values:
Wisdom, Respect, Perseverance.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants ernet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.