Teaching Assistant

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.

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.

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