Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £17,190 to £19,195 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | PO1 5BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Thinking Schools Academy Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Fixed term until 31/08/2026
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team at Penbridge School on a fixed term contract. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality teaching and learning support under the guidance of classroom teachers, helping to make learning engaging, accessible and inclusive for all pupils.
At Penbridge School, we believe in creating a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment where both pupils and staff feel valued and empowered. You will be joining a forward thinking team committed to inclusion, development and outstanding learning experiences.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver tailored support to pupils under the direction of the Classroom Teacher
- Coach and support pupils' learning by supervising and assisting them in 1:1 sessions and small groups
- Help pupils engage across a variety of learning activities and interventions
- Work collaboratively with staff to ensure pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed
- Participate in the Walking Bus between school sites as and when required
About You:
- A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Educated to a minimum Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Highly motivated, energetic and reflective with a passion for helping pupils and building positive relationships with both students and parents/carers
- If you are ready to shape the future of our pupils and be part of a caring and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team at Penbridge School on a fixed term contract. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality teaching and learning support under the guidance of classroom teachers, helping to make learning engaging, accessible and inclusive for all pupils.
At Penbridge School, we believe in creating a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment where both pupils and staff feel valued and empowered. You will be joining a forward thinking team committed to inclusion, development and outstanding learning experiences.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver tailored support to pupils under the direction of the Classroom Teacher
- Coach and support pupils' learning by supervising and assisting them in 1:1 sessions and small groups
- Help pupils engage across a variety of learning activities and interventions
- Work collaboratively with staff to ensure pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed
- Participate in the Walking Bus between school sites as and when required
About You:
- A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Educated to a minimum Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Highly motivated, energetic and reflective with a passion for helping pupils and building positive relationships with both students and parents/carers
- If you are ready to shape the future of our pupils and be part of a caring and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you!