Primary Teaching Assistant - Early Years

At Reach Academy Feltham we believe it is impossible to teach to high standards unless the teacher knows the children, both personally and academically. By keeping the school small, we believe it can create a community where no pupil is left behind, providing every student with the opportunity to achieve academic success.

Role overview

We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join the school to provide support and assistance to groups of children in our Early Years.

We are looking for someone, who has a passion for education and supporting all children to be successful. They should be reflective and ready to learn.

You will set high standards for pupil engagement and be well organised. You will prepare and supervise activities, and support children at all times.

This role would suit someone keen to work in a school or someone keen to get experience prior to embarking on teacher training.

Personal specification

• Proven ability to motivate others towards an aspirational goal (D).
• Values driven (R);
• Strong belief in excellent outcomes for all, especially the most
• vulnerable (R);
• Excellent communication, interpersonal & organisational skills
• Have the belief that all children deserve a life of choice and opportunity (R)
• We will invest in any necessary training for you.

We will invest in any necessary training for you.

Main responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to support learning in the classroom, ensuring that the environment is set up to enable all pupils to succeed
• To keep records of pupils’ progress and share these with colleagues using the school practices;
• To plan, run and evaluate necessary intervention to support key children in the year group;
• To support children on the playground and at lunchtime, to make the most of these less structured periods.
• Take responsibility for own professional development, identifying areas for development and proactively seeking opportunities to grow;
• Follow all school policies, including all those related to safeguarding and pupil safety;
• Communicate effectively with parents ensuring that they are informed of progress and how they can support at home; and
• Organise equipment and materials for use inside the classroom.
• To do whatever it takes to support all children to go on and live a life of choice and opportunity.

You will always follow all school practices and protocols relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection and will act as a guardian and steward of the building and the community, ensuring that resources are taken care of and managed effectively. You will proactively take responsibility for your own development, seeking opportunities to learn, grow and lead.

You will undertake any other duties as directed by the Leadership Team.

How to apply

1. Please read our ‘Safer recruitment’ statement in the job pack.

2. Follow this link to complete an online application form.

• The deadline for application is Friday 12th April 2024, at 5pm. We actively encourage early applications. Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received.

If you would like to have an informal conversation to discuss the role, please contact the co-headteacher for Primary, Tilly Browne on matilda.browne@reachacademy.org.uk or the co-headteacher for Secondary, Beck Owen on beck.owen@reachacademy.org.uk