Classroom Teaching Assistant

Chiltern; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy in Wokingham is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support students aged 8-16 with ASC. You will work alongside teachers to deliver learning activities, assist individuals and small groups, and help foster a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment. The role requires patience, flexibility and good communication.

GCSE English and Maths are expected, with NVQ Level 2 ideal. You will help build positive relationships with students and staff, contribute to planning

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths at grade A-C.
• NVQ Level 2 is desirable.
• Experience working with children or young people preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering learning activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to help them progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Help create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Assist with basic planning, preparation and classroom organisation.
• Patient, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Experience working with children or young people.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

NVQ Level 2 (ideally)

Job description

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham supports students aged 8-16 with ASC, providing a caring and forward-thinking environment designed to nurture confidence, resilience and academic progress. With specialist staff and tailored learning approaches, Wokingham empowers every student to thrive and achieve their individual goals. Chiltern Way Academy Trust is a highly successful, award-winning Specialist Multi Academy Trust with multiple state-of-the-art campuses. Our teams work across a broad range of ASC and SEMH needs, delivering innovative, transformational education and exceptional care that changes the life chances of young people every day. At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we are dedicated to supporting young people with ASC and SEMH through innovative and nurturing education. We are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to help our students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

What You'll Do

• Support teachers in delivering learning activities
• Work with individuals and small groups to help them progress
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence
• Help create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Assist with basic planning, preparation and classroom organisation
• Someone patient, flexible and enthusiastic
• Able to build positive relationships with young people
• A team player with good communication skills
• Experience working with children or young people
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C) and ideally NVQ Level 2

You will be part of a caring, supportive team that genuinely wants to make a difference. Our schools provide modern, well-resourced environments designed to meet diverse needs. We focus on helping students grow academically, socially and emotionally, while offering staff meaningful professional development and the chance to contribute to real, life-changing work.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.