Empowering Teaching Assistant for Student Growth

Consilium Academies; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilium Academies is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning, wellbeing, and development under the guidance of the class teacher.

You will help deliver structured activities, assist with planning and assessment, and ensure pupils access learning effectively in and beyond the classroom. This role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion, and collaboration with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance (or equivalent experience)
• Good numeracy and literacy skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
• Experience working with children of secondary age
• Understanding of child development and learning processes; Ability to support pupils with autism (1:1 and small group)
• Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning programmes
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, wellbeing and development under guidance of class teacher.
• Prepare resources, assist with planning and assessment, and monitor pupil progress.
• Deliver structured learning activities and interventions (e.g. literacy, numeracy).
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection procedures; attend meetings and training.

Skills

Numeracy and literacy skills

Support pupils with autism

Communication skills

Team player

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance

NVQ Level 2 in numeracy/literacy

Job description

Consilium Academies is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning, wellbeing, and development under the guidance of the class teacher.

You will help deliver structured activities, assist with planning and assessment, and ensure pupils access learning effectively in and beyond the classroom. This role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion, and collaboration with staff and parents.