Classroom Support Assistant — Phonics & SEND Focus

SAMpeople; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Scheme

Job summary

Learners' Trust is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to join Walton Holymoorside Primary School. You will support the class teacher, assist with lesson preparation and help nurture children’s physical, social and emotional welfare in a caring environment.

The role requires experience with children in educational settings, knowledge of phonics and SEND, and a commitment to safeguarding. A flexible, positive and nurturing approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Have Maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE A-C or 4-9 essential
• Experience of working with children (paid or unpaid) in an education setting essential
• Demonstrate the capability to meet the professional standards for teaching assistants essential
• Have attended CPD and training relevant to the post e.g. Behaviour Management and Child Protection
• Learners' Trust DBS checks and satisfactory references required

Responsibilities

• Be able to work as part of a team
• Support the class teacher in preparation for teaching
• Support children's physical, social and emotional welfare
• Lead intervention groups
• Promote inclusion and safeguarding

Skills

Teamwork

Lead interventions

Motivate pupils

Own initiative

Confidentiality

ICT skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Behaviour management

KS curriculum knowledge

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Learners' Trust is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to join Walton Holymoorside Primary School. You will support the class teacher, assist with lesson preparation and help nurture children’s physical, social and emotional welfare in a caring environment.

The role requires experience with children in educational settings, knowledge of phonics and SEND, and a commitment to safeguarding. A flexible, positive and nurturing approach is essential.