Learning Support Assistant

Oasis Academy Silvertown; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Westminster is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant under a fixed-term contract. The post holder will support teachers and provide high-quality pastoral care while implementing work programmes that foster children's development. Candidates must have GCSE Maths and English (grade 4) and excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills. The position offers a salary of £17,893 annually and an opportunity to work towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. A permanent position may be available post-apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Implement work programmes with pupils and support teaching staff.
• Assist teachers in planning, teaching, and assessment.
• Supervise and lead groups of children.
• Support a creative, inclusive curriculum.
• Create a stimulating environment for learning.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgmental

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 4)

Job description

Overview

The post holder is responsible to their line manager and to the Phase Leader for their duties, responsibilities, and tasks.

The post holder will adhere to the school's values and vision, abiding by the agreed policies and procedures to ensure provision is of the highest quality.

The post holder undertakes support for the teachers of the children within the school and the associated pastoral and administrative duties in respect of those pupils as well as the general responsibilities in the school as agreed with the Headteacher.

The post holder will interact on a professional level with all colleagues and establish and maintain good working relationships which will promote the development and effective delivery of the school curriculum and maximise children's achievement.

The post holder will be responsible for the pastoral care and safeguarding of the children within their session, class or groups, ensuring that children's safety, wellbeing and welfare are at the forefront of all they do.

Responsibilities

• To implement agreed work programmes with individual pupils /groups and support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils, including the provision of detailed and specialist skills/knowledge in particular areas.
• To assist the teacher in the whole planning, teaching, and assessment cycle.
• To supervise and lead groups of children (including during lunchtime).
• To implement all policies and practices in line with the ethos of the school.
• Through reflective practice, support a creative, inclusive curriculum which values learning through and smaller group working practices.
• To support excellent progress for children across all areas of development through effective participation in observation, assessment and planning.
• To help create a stimulating environment which supports learning.
• To support parents in becoming competent and confident co-educators.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 4).
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgm... (non judgemental)
• Patience

Salary

£17,893 a year

Contract

Fixed term contract

Apprenticeship Details

You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience. The right candidate may be offered a permanent position after completion of the apprenticeship.

Location

Oasis Academy Silvertown