Teaching Assistant

At Churchfields, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to flourish. We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Monkton Farleigh base, supporting children with additional needs as part of a dedicated and close-knit staff team. If you value teamwork, compassion and the chance to make a lasting impact within a nurturing school community, we'd love to hear from you. We are proud to be a diverse workforce where everyone plays a vital role. Working primarily under direction of the Class Teacher and the SENDCo you will support students with planned learning activities and programmes on a 1:1 basis. This is a rewarding role where you will be supporting a young person on their educational journey, inspiring them to break barriers and communicating with parents to establish positive home/school relationships. We are looking for exceptional individuals that can demonstrate: A dedication to making a difference to young people’s lives and educational journey. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students and colleagues. Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in diverse classroom environments. A commitment to continual learning and growth. The vision and values of Churchfields The Village School and the Palladian Academy Trust. Experience in an educational or similar setting is an advantage but not essential. Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from candidates keen for a rewarding and purposeful career change who feel strongly about achieving equitable outcomes for all. This is a temporary contract linked to a named child, working 20 hours per week.  The post is term time only plus one INSET. If you are passionate about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you. Please complete your online application, using the job description and person specification to support your application, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role by the closing date.