Junior School Teaching Assistant

at St Leonards School, Fife, United Kingdom

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Salary

£21,644 a year

Closing date

26 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.

First seen

27 October 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Package Description: JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT Reports to: Assistant Head of Junior School Salary: £21, 644 per annum - Actual salary Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year Hours of Work: 9am - 5pm (Term Time Only) 1 FTE Job Purpose The Junior School Teaching Assistant is required to work as part of the St Leonards Junior School team which supports the development and delivery of high quality primary education for pupils and families. The Junior School Teaching Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the teaching staff but will ultimately report to the Junior School Assistant Headmaster. The postholder will be a key point of contact for the Junior School and will play an important role in ensuring the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of the school. Key Responsibilities Teaching and learning Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning. Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning. Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures. Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment. Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment. Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher or line manager (where appropriate). Create an Engage Daybook entry for any Academic concerns observed. Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable. Support with learning outside the classroom, beach school, trips and visits. Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning. Undertake any other relevant duties given by the school. Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate. Support the class teacher in setting up practical activities and organising resources. Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher (or line manager). Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision. Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist teachers. Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and

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Curriculum

IB; IB PYP, MYP, DP, CP

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