Grade 2 Teaching Assistant

Walkwood Church of England Middle School; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkwood Church of England Middle School in Astwood Bank is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the key stages. You will work under the direction of a teacher to aid learning, monitor progress, and adapt activities to meet individual pupil needs, with a focus on inclusion and safeguarding.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff, applying strategies for emotional regulation, and promoting independence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in an educational support role.
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Skills

Teaching support

SEND support

ASC experience

Job description

Experience

• Proven experienceworking as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role
• Demonstrableexperience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities(SEND)
• Experience workingwith pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Knowledge &Understanding

• Goodunderstanding of autism and its impact on learning, communication, and socialinteraction
• Awareness ofinclusive teaching practices and differentiation strategies
• Understanding ofsafeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities
• Familiarity withbehaviour management strategies, including positive behaviour supportapproaches

Skills &Abilities

• Ability to buildpositive, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
• Strongcommunication skills, including the ability to adapt communication styles tomeet individual pupil needs
• Skilled insupporting pupils’ emotional regulation and promoting independence
• Ability to workcollaboratively as part of a team, as well as using initiative when required
• Competence insupporting teaching and learning activities under the direction of a teacher
• Goodorganisational skills and ability to manage time effectively

PersonalQualities

• Patient, empathetic,and resilient approach to supporting pupils
• Commitment toinclusion and equality of opportunity
• Flexible andadaptable to meet the changing needs of pupils and the school environment
• Positive attitudeand willingness to engage in further training and development
• Professional,reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality