Learning Support & Intervention Specialist

Wantage Primary Academy; Wantage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Range of benefits

Job summary

Wantage Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support classroom learning across year groups. You will assist in creating a positive learning environment, observe pupil progress, and contribute to planning and assessment under the guidance of the class teacher and school leaders.

The role may involve working in Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on experience and preferences, with opportunities for CPD and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in classroom settings.
• Ability to work in Early Years/ KS1/ KS2 depending on needs.
• Excellent communication with teachers and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with classroom environment and displays.
• Record observations of children and identify next steps.
• Communicate with teachers and principal to support planning and assessment.
• Foster independence and appropriate scaffolding for learning.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Build constructive relationships with pupils and promote inclusion.
• Encourage pupil interactions and participation in teacher-led activities.
• Lead interventions focused on targeted pupils and objectives.
• Set challenging expectations to promote self-esteem and independence.
• Bridge gaps in learning to help pupils reach potential.
• Ensure timely and effective interventions with next steps.
• Assist alongside teachers in planning and assessing suitable interventions.

Skills

Observation

Intervention planning

Communication

Job description

Wantage Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support classroom learning across year groups. You will assist in creating a positive learning environment, observe pupil progress, and contribute to planning and assessment under the guidance of the class teacher and school leaders.

The role may involve working in Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on experience and preferences, with opportunities for CPD and professional development.