Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) — 1:1 & Small Groups

Northleigh CofE Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Northleigh CofE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in class, small groups and 1:1 sessions. You will work with teachers and other TAs to enable full engagement in learning and prepare children for the next stage of their education.

The role involves supporting with lesson objectives, delivering targeted work programmes for those with additional needs, and supervising classes in short-term absences. A strong commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with groups of children to deliver high quality interventions and support.
• Excellent classroom practitioner and commitment to making learning engaging.
• Experience working alongside class teachers.
• Experience of working with children with EAL.
• Experience of working in Early Years.
• Experience of Phonics.
• Experience of British Sign Language.
• Maths & English GCSE qualifications at Grade C.
• Relevant professional qualification at Level 3.
• 3 years experience of working in the care of children.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil in accessing and understanding lesson objectives.
• Delivering specific work programme in more depth to children with special physical, emotional and educational needs requiring detailed knowledge and specialist skills.
• Cover Supervisor - to work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. To supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development.
• Use specialist skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of pupils.
• Use specialist skills to foster the intellectual and social development of children.
• Undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children, including pupils with educational, physical or emotional special needs.
• Undertake those activities necessary to foster the intellectual and social development of children.
• Within competence to assist the teacher in the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes.
• To monitor and report individual children's progress, achievements, problems and developmental needs to the classroom teacher or designated supervisor as appropriate.
• Assist the classroom teacher in the planning of work programmes for individuals and groups of children.

Skills

Experience with groups of children

Phonics

British Sign Language

Experience with EAL

Early Years

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C)

Level 3 qualification

3 years’ experience caring for children

Job description

Northleigh CofE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in class, small groups and 1:1 sessions. You will work with teachers and other TAs to enable full engagement in learning and prepare children for the next stage of their education.

The role involves supporting with lesson objectives, delivering targeted work programmes for those with additional needs, and supervising classes in short-term absences. A strong commitment to safeguarding is essential.