Grade 4 Teaching Assistant — Special School Support

St Andrews Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Teachers Pension

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Free Discount For Teachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Institute of Education access

Job summary

St Andrew’s Academy is seeking two Grade 4 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with severe learning needs at its two Derby sites: Whittaker Road and the main campus. You will provide high-quality classroom assistance, help pupils meet personal and educational targets, and work closely with teachers and families to ensure consistent support.

The roles require caring, patient and adaptable team players who can build strong relationships, support emotional and behavioural development, and promote

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach to supporting learners with additional needs.
• Good communication and collaboration with teachers, families and professionals.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to pupils in the classroom and wider school environment.
• Support pupils with learning, development and individual targets.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence and life skills.
• Support pupils with additional needs and learning differences.
• Help create a safe, calm learning environment and manage emotions and behaviours.
• Work with teachers and the team to implement education and support plans.
• Assist with personal care where required and liaise with families.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Communication

Team player

Inclusion & safeguarding

Willing to learn

Job description

St Andrew’s Academy is seeking two Grade 4 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with severe learning needs at its two Derby sites: Whittaker Road and the main campus. You will provide high-quality classroom assistance, help pupils meet personal and educational targets, and work closely with teachers and families to ensure consistent support.

The roles require caring, patient and adaptable team players who can build strong relationships, support emotional and behavioural development, and promote