Teaching Assistant

‘S trive P ride I ndependence R esilience E xcellence S upport ’ As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, helping to create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive. Working closely with teachers and the wider school team, you will provide support that enables pupils to overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Teaching Assistant, You Will Support pupils in their learning both within the classroom and through individual or small group interventions

Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons

Help create a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment

Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development

Encourage positive relationships and promote pupil wellbeing

Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs

Contribute to implementing individual learning and support plans

Maintain accurate records where required and support educational reviews

Promote positive behaviour through a nurturing and trauma-informed approach

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people by helping them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to succeed.

About The Spires School The Spires School is committed to delivering high-quality education within a supportive and nurturing environment. We understand that every child is unique and strive to provide personalised learning experiences that help pupils achieve positive outcomes academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our approach focuses on building positive relationships, understanding individual needs, and creating opportunities for every young person to reach their full potential.

Your Development

At Five Rivers, we are committed to investing in our people and supporting professional growth through:

High-quality training and development opportunities

Regular supervision and support

Access to specialist educational training

Opportunities to contribute to school development initiatives

Career progression pathways across the organisation

Hours

Full Time

Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Total Weekly Hours: 39.5

Why Join Five Rivers?

Five Rivers is a leading social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Benefit From Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Gold Investors in People accreditation

Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced company pension scheme

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Long service and recognition awards

Supportive leadership and management team

Opportunities for career progression across the organisation

Most importantly, you will join a team that is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

Requirements To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

Experience working with children and young people in an educational setting

A genuine passion for supporting pupils to achieve their potential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to build positive and supportive relationships

A patient, flexible, and resilient approach

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Experience working with children who have additional needs or within a specialist educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

Apply Today

If you are a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the needs of our pupils, we are looking to recruit as soon as possible and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Safer Recruitment

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.