Classroom Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Classroom Support Assistant to join a dynamic team in a high-achieving secondary school. This role focuses on providing academic and emotional support to Key Stage 3 pupils, helping them thrive in their educational journey. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting young people, particularly those with additional needs. Join a welcoming school community that values ongoing training and professional development, and make a real difference in the lives of young learners. If you are enthusiastic and nurturing, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive leadership and pastoral teams

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and engaging in lessons.
• Provide support to pupils with additional learning needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Patience

Resilience

Ability to Manage Challenging Behaviour

Education

Experience Working with Children

Qualifications in Education or Childcare

Job description

Classroom Support Assistant (Cardiff, Secondary School)

Pay: £90-£95 daily rate
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:15am-15:15pm
Start date: Monday 28^th April 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Classroom Support Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team at a high achieving secondary school in Cardiff. This rewarding role involves working closely with Key Stage 3 pupils (aged 11-14), providing both academic and emotional support to help them thrive in their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and engaging fully in lessons.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Offer emotional and behavioural support, helping students to develop positive attitudes and strategies for success.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SENCO to tailor support according to individual needs.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring, patient and resilient individual with a genuine interest in supporting young people.
• Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly in an educational setting, is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Personal or professional experience working with pupils with additional needs: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Mental Health Needs.

We Offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and pastoral teams.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.

If you are enthusiastic, nurturing, and committed to helping students succeed both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV.

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This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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