Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistant

We currently have three Teaching Assistant positions available, offering flexible working hours of up to 30 hours per week. When applying, please let us know the hours and working pattern that you would be interested in.

The Potteries Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region. The Trust is a vibrant Learning Community working to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The Trust seeks to deliver high quality parental engagement, pastoral support and the pooling of resources and expertise to achieve an Outstanding learning experience and outcomes for all our children and young people. Institutions work together to foster high quality academic and pastoral support, utilising the best elements of educational research in moving existing strong practice to outstanding in every sense.

Werrington Primary School is an Ofsted graded GOOD school. Werrington prides itself on providing a happy, safe, secure and supportive learning environment. At the centre of our ethos is the belief that our children should enjoy their school experience while achieving their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and extremely hard-working team of staff. The successful applicants will be working under the guidance of the SENDCo and be committed to:

1. Providing support in addressing the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
2. Providing pastoral support to students within the school environment.
3. Receiving and supervising students.
4. Participating in the comprehensive assessment of students to determine those in need of particular help.
5. Supporting provision for students with additional needs.
6. Providing feedback to students and teachers in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour and attendance etc.
7. Inspiring students with enthusiasm for learning.
8. Creating a stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
9. Working effectively and making a significant contribution to our school.

Relevant experience and qualifications are ideal but not essential.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.