Part Time Teaching Assistant at Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School

Job Vacancy:  Part Time Teaching Assistant

About Us

Crazies Hill Primary School is a proud member of The Keys Academy Trust, a primary specialist Multi-Academy Trust. We are committed to providing the very best educational experiences for our pupils and staff. Our schools are recognised as centres of academic and pastoral excellence at the heart of the communities they serve.

As part of our team, you will enjoy outstanding opportunities to work with colleagues across our family of schools through the Trust’s extensive CPD programme and networking networks.

Main Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic part time teaching assistant to facilitate learning by supporting the needs of individual pupils, small groups, and the class as a whole. Working under the direct instruction of teaching staff, you will provide general classroom support, assist with physical and general care, and help maintain our high standards of pupil achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting and Extending Pupils’ Learning

·         Personalise support across the curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND.

·         Implement education plans alongside individual behaviour and personal care programmes.

·         Deploy learning strategies including modelling, scaffolding, prompting, and open-ended questioning.

·         Provide feedback to pupils to promote self-esteem, independence, and high expectations.

·         Contribute to assessments and assist pupils in reviewing their own progress.

·         Remove learning barriers by adapting and customising curriculum materials.

·         Manage resources to maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive classroom environment.

·         Utilise ICT tools to promote learning in line with national strategies (e.g., English and Maths).

Meeting Pupils’ Wider Wellbeing & Pastoral Needs

·         Promote inclusion by establishing constructive, tailored relationships with all pupils.

·         Manage behaviour positively in strict accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.

·         Support mental health and emotional wellbeing for all children.

·         Act as a champion and advocate for pupils with SEN and/or disabilities.

·         Ensure safety by managing welfare, personal care, and the administration of medicines.

Supporting the Wider Work of the School

·         Handle administration tasks including filing, record-keeping, and school trip organisation.

·         Supervise pupils outside of lesson times, including arrivals, departures, and playtimes.

·         Engage with parents and carers to discuss routine issues and share information.

·         Maintain professionalism regarding dress code, punctuality, and attendance.

·         Participate in training and the school’s performance management framework.

Working with Colleagues

·         Build relationships with school staff and external agency professionals.

·         Collaborate closely with supporting adults, such as the SENDCo.

·         Drive development by taking proactive responsibility for your own continuous professional learning.

Safeguarding Statement

We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. We work hard to ensure our school has effective safeguarding systems in place. We expect everyone working in the school to share a common objective to help keep children and young people safe by contributing to the following at all times:

·         Provide a safe environment for children and young people to learn in.

·         Identify children who are likely to suffer significant harm and take appropriate action to ensure they are kept safe both at home and in school.

·         Act in a professional and appropriate manner with regard to safeguarding and conduct at all times.

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. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged.

To book a visit please contact: office@crazieshill.wokingham.sch.uk.            

Please note: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews may take place before the closing date.