Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

Function of the post

Contribute to the students’ development including their social and emotional well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the classroom, providing general and specific assistance to students, under the direction and guidance of the teacher or independently in a one-to-one setting. This will involve providing assistance to the teacher in supporting students on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities, including the preparation, maintenance and adaptation of resources.

Principal Accountabilities

1.In liaison with, and under the guidance of the teaching staff and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and following best practice, appropriately support students on an individual or small group basis to understand instructions, and complete activities, encouraging and developing independent learning and inclusion of all students to ensure progression and continuity.

2. Support students in social and emotional well-being, generally providing students with positive feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain students’ efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem; report problems to the teacher, or as appropriate and in-line with academy policy and procedures, such as health and safety, child protection, behaviour management.

3.Monitor students’ responses to learning and feedback to the teacher on students’ progress and record basic student data in line with academy procedure.

4.Support the learning of children, including implementing intervention programmes, in order to meet targets as required by the Special Educational needs and Disability Code of Practice and as identified on the pupil’s plan, including completing the appropriate paperwork.

5.Provide general administrative support as required and directed by your line manager.

6. Attend meetings and training sessions as required and agreed with your line manager.

You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you including to understand and actively embrace the Trust’s distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Pension Membership

We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future

• Teacher's Pension

Scheme for teaching staff (https

//www.teacherspensions.co.uk)

• Local Government Pension Scheme (

LGPS) for support staff (https

//www.lgpsmember.org)

Pay

We are committed to fair and competitive pay.

• All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
• Salaries are designed to becompetitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes

We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.

Additional Benefits

In addition to family support, we offer several other benefits to help enhance your work-life balance and well-being.

Benefits Platform Assistance Programme

Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.

Eye Care Vouchers

Helping to support your eye health and wellness(dependent on role).

Unique Academy Benefits

We believe in working in partnership with our academies and offering bespoke support tailored to their unique characteristics.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.