Inclusive Learning Assistant — Support for Every Student

Upper Shirley High School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Shirley High School in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a thriving team. You will support students to access an outstanding education through our varied curriculum.

The school is inclusive and values-led, with a strong commitment to career progression for staff. If you are motivated to make a difference to young people, this could be the job for you.

Qualifications

• Be highly motivated to support learning and student progress.
• Able to establish rapport with both adults and students to support a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate patience, firmness, humour and sensitivity in a classroom setting.
• Be steadfast in the belief that the curriculum should be accessible to all learners.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assist in maintaining classroom behaviour and routines to enable learning.
• Support assessment and feedback processes as part of a thriving team.
• Contribute to a values-led school environment with a focus on student achievement.

Skills

Motivated

Rapport with pupils/adults

Patience & tact

Inclusive education belief

Job description

Upper Shirley High School in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a thriving team. You will support students to access an outstanding education through our varied curriculum.

The school is inclusive and values-led, with a strong commitment to career progression for staff. If you are motivated to make a difference to young people, this could be the job for you.