Teaching Assistant - St Wystan's

Package Description

Location:  St Wystan's School.

Responsible to:  Headteacher, Form Teacher, SENDCo.

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a driven and enthusiastic teaching assistant, with a passion for learning and a desire to maximise the potential of each child on their journey through the school. The appointee will be responsible for supporting children across the school. This role will suit a passionate, experienced teaching assistant with a desire to engage in the wider life of the school.  We are a warm family-oriented community with a strong emphasis upon the holistic needs of our children as well as sound academics. We pride ourselves on knowing our children well and creating a personalised learning journey for each and every one of them. We can offer the right candidate small classes, happy and responsive pupils, and a supportive working environment. 

Salary is in line with the St Wystan’s teaching assistant salary.

For a full description of duties, please view the Job Description.

The deadline for applications is 27th March 2025.

The Ideal Candidate

Enthusiastic individual possessing drive, energy and commitment, have a presence which engenders confidence and respect from pupils, colleagues and parents.

• Proven ability to inspire pupils.

• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload.

• Team focused: shares knowledge and information with other members of staff to promote good practice.

• Focuses on what needs to be delivered: understands what is needed and responds promptly.

• Commitment to the highest standards of educational and pastoral care for all pupils.

About Repton School

St Wystan’s is committed to providing an outstanding holistic education in a supportive and stimulating environment where our creative curriculum is brought to life. Each individual is respected and allowed to celebrate their unique character and capabilities, enabling them to achieve to the best of their ability. St Wystan’s is not affiliated to any one senior school and a large part of our success is down to our relationship with a wide choice of destination schools and the understanding of the children’s requirements. We are proud of the diverse destinations to which our pupils secure offers and scholarships. Children are unique and should go to the school where they will feel valued and appreciated for who they are at that stage of their educational journey.