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Reception Class Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Reception Class Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Tockington Manor School

Tockington, Nr. Bristol

Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
From 24th February onwards.
Apply by:
14 March 2020

Job overview

Tockington Manor School is a small independent Preparatory School situated in an idyllic location just north of Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Reception class. You will be able to demonstrate exemplary communication skills and understand the value of ‘going the extra mile’. You can demonstrate a genuine love of working with young children and be committed to providing outstanding care and education.

The successful candidate should have a good level of education, have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant and will:

  • have an understanding of EYFS guidelines
  • have a child-centred approach
  • be able to establish a supportive relationship with children, parents and staff
  • have good interpersonal skills and able to use their own initiative, as well as working well as part of a team
  • be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a calm and patient approach
  • monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and record achievement against predetermined learning objectives
  • provide verbal feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
  • provide the class teacher with objective and accurate feedback as required
  • be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to the review of systems/records as requested. 


£8.70 per hour plus holiday pay. Benefits include:

  • Pension 
  • Free lunches 
  • Free onsite parking


Tockington Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and, consequently, appointment is subject to successful completion of all relevant employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.


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About Tockington Manor School

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