Teaching Assistant

We are looking for someone who:

• genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
• brings calmness, kindness, resilience and a sense of humour
• believes every child deserves to feel successful
• can support children with a wide range of needs and personalities
• is proactive, adaptable and willing to get stuck in
• reflective and driven to get a little better everyday
• wants to be part of a collaborative, caring school community

In this role, you will:

• support pupils in class, in small groups and sometimes on a 1:1 basis
• help children access learning and develop confidence and independence
• work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences
• support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development
• celebrate progress - from the smallest breakthrough to the biggest achievement
• contribute to a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment
• build positive relationships with families, colleagues and the wider school community
• play an active part in school life, trips, events and enrichment opportunities   Be the person who helps a child believe they can.

At Alphington Primary School, we know the moments children remember most are often the ones where they felt safe, valued and truly believed in. The warm welcome at the classroom door. The encouragement to keep trying. The adult who notices when a child is struggling - and helps them find their confidence again. These moments matter. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming school. Someone who understands that supporting children is about far more than learning alone - it’s about building confidence, nurturing curiosity and helping every child feel they belong. At Alphington, we strive to provide the very best environment for children to aspire, achieve and flourish. We are proud of our caring and inclusive ethos, where every child is known as an individual and relationships with families are genuinely valued. Visitors often comment that our ethos can be felt the moment they walk through our doors. Our school is full of warmth, creativity and ambition. We believe academic excellence and emotional wellbeing go hand in hand, and our broad, balanced and exciting curriculum helps children grow into happy, confident learners with enquiring minds.