Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ash Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching opportunities

Term-time only

Job summary

Ash Green School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils academically and pastorally during a fixed-term maternity cover. The role is term-time only, 30 hours per week over 38 weeks plus INSET days, with duties across classroom, pastoral and year-group settings in collaboration with teaching staff.

The post requires experience supporting young people, GCSE English and maths, and an enhanced DBS check; there is a commitment to a safe, inclusive learning environment and to positive pupil

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in a school or transferable setting
• Numeracy and literacy at least GCSE level (A*-C/9-4)
• Strong organisational skills and time management
• Ability to handle competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Support pupils academically and personally in the classroom
• Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage their growth
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Help create a safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environment
• Adapt support to a range of pupil needs

Skills

Numeracy and literacy

Organisational skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Job description

Ash Green School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils academically and pastorally during a fixed-term maternity cover. The role is term-time only, 30 hours per week over 38 weeks plus INSET days, with duties across classroom, pastoral and year-group settings in collaboration with teaching staff.

The post requires experience supporting young people, GCSE English and maths, and an enhanced DBS check; there is a commitment to a safe, inclusive learning environment and to positive pupil