Inclusive Teaching Assistant: Support & Student Growth

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing and Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid support

Recognition and Community

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh Trust in Reading is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant to support students in accessing the curriculum and engaging in lessons. The role works closely with teachers and SEND colleagues to help individuals and small groups make progress and participate fully in learning activities.

You will reinforce positive behaviour, support wellbeing, and help create an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent.
• Holds Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English and mathematics.
• Demonstrates effective questioning, observation and assessment skills to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of teaching and learning by working with teachers to implement learning activities that enable students to engage with the curriculum and make progress
• Work with individual students and small groups to clarify instructions, support understanding and encourage independent learning
• Support students to use learning resources, equipment and materials appropriately during lessons
• Monitor student engagement and understanding, providing feedback to teachers to inform teaching approaches and support strategies
• Provide timely support during lessons including prompting, questioning, reading or scribing to enable participation in learning
• Contribute to assessment by observing and recording student progress, achievements and areas for development
• Support behaviour management by reinforcing expectations, routines and positive conduct to maintain a safe and purposeful learning environment
• Build positive relationships with students and promote confidence, resilience and independence in learning
• Support students with SEND or additional needs through agreed strategies and targeted interventions to enable inclusive access to learning
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and support additional activities such as homework clubs or intervention sessions
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and colleagues to support effective curriculum delivery and inclusive practice
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including supervision duties and extra-curricular activities where appropriate

Skills

Questioning skills

Observation skills

Assessment skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Level 2 supporting teaching and learning

Level 2 English and mathematics

Job description

Maiden Erlegh Trust in Reading is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant to support students in accessing the curriculum and engaging in lessons. The role works closely with teachers and SEND colleagues to help individuals and small groups make progress and participate fully in learning activities.

You will reinforce positive behaviour, support wellbeing, and help create an inclusive learning environment.