Graduate Teaching Assistant: Inspire Learning and Support

Teaching Vacancies; Orpington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Harris Academy Orpington is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups, including students with SEND. The role involves classroom support and attending to personal needs such as welfare, health and safety.

The salary for this position is £25,566.11 to £25,931.85 for 37.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with benefits and career development opportunities available. Training and professional growth are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
• Some knowledge of strategies for working with young people with challenging behaviours.
• Awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting identified students in 1:1, group or whole class settings, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Assist in developing resources and teaching strategies with the teacher to support learning needs.
• Assist in evaluating progress and providing feedback on achievements, progress and needs.
• Lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
• Attend to students' personal needs where required.
• Support with behaviour management.
• Prepare classroom and resources and display students' work.
• Record keeping as requested.
• Establish positive relationships with parents/carers and report information as directed.
• Accompany staff and students on visits, trips and off-site activities.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (English)

ICT skills

Office software

Time management

Team collaboration

Discretion

Initiative

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harris Academy Orpington is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups, including students with SEND. The role involves classroom support and attending to personal needs such as welfare, health and safety.

The salary for this position is £25,566.11 to £25,931.85 for 37.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with benefits and career development opportunities available. Training and professional growth are encouraged.