Flexible Teaching Assistant: Support Student Growth & Wellbeing

Supply Desk; Prestwood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training & development

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Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Prestwood. You’ll support pupils’ learning, development, confidence and wellbeing across the curriculum under the guidance of teaching staff.

This full-time role offers flexible working to suit availability, safeguarding at its heart. A current enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required, and you’ll collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and parents to help every pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational or support settings.
• Passion for supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• DBS check on Update Service is desirable or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to develop knowledge, confidence and independence.
• Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Adapt activities to range of learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and participation in class.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupils’ progress to the class teacher.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, parents and professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, resources and wider school activities.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Prestwood. You’ll support pupils’ learning, development, confidence and wellbeing across the curriculum under the guidance of teaching staff.

This full-time role offers flexible working to suit availability, safeguarding at its heart. A current enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required, and you’ll collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and parents to help every pupil progress.