Teaching Assistant

About the role

Are you passionate about helping children achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team in a supportive and nurturing school environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Creswick Academy is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children's educational experiences and outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

• Support pupils' learning in class, individually and in small groups
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Help to create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs to access the curriculum.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and work effectively as part of a team.

We are looking for someone:

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children (desirable).
• Is caring, patient and committed to supporting all pupils.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Has good standards of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic pupils.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A positive and inclusive school community.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives every day.