Level 1 Teaching Assistant - 22.25 hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Taunton; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 18 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Induction and career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Résumé du poste

Kingsmead Academy in a rural setting is seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant to work with the SENDCO in a small support team. The role involves supporting students with a range of learning, communication and social needs, both one-to-one and in small groups, and preparing resources for teaching staff.

The post is part-time and term time only, at 22.25 hours a week over 3.5 days, with job share considered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and how support aids progress.
• Ability to build positive relationships with patience and empathy.
• Confidence supporting students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Strong communication with colleagues, parents and professionals.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

Responsabilités

• Support students with learning, communication and social needs, including SEND.
• Support students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Provide care and supervision in the classroom and across the school.
• Work with teachers to prepare learning resources and activities.
• Support delivery of learning activities so students can access the curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Adapt approach for students with varying abilities.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence and resilience.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student outcomes.
• Work under the guidance of the SENDCO.

Connaissances

Understanding TA role

Building positive relationships

Confidence supporting students

Strong communication

Literacy and numeracy skills

Commitment to PD and training

Description du poste

A permanent Teaching Assistant post at Kingsmead Academy, a rural 11 to 16 comprehensive, working under the SENDCO in a small support team. The core of the work is supporting students with a range of learning, communication and social needs, both one-to-one and in small groups, and preparing resources for teaching staff. The post is part-time and term time only, at 22.25 hours a week over 3.5 days, with job share considered. Start is January 2027, subject to pre-employment checks, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support students with learning, communication and social needs, including SEND
• Support students one-to-one and in small groups
• Provide care and supervision in the classroom and across the school
• Work with teachers to prepare learning resources and activities
• Support the delivery of learning activities so students can access the curriculum
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment
• Adapt approach and differentiate for students with significantly varying abilities
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, self-esteem and resilience
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support student outcomes
• Work under the guidance of the SENDCO

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and how support aids progress
• Building positive relationships with patience, empathy and active listening
• Confidence supporting students one-to-one and in small groups
• Strong communication with colleagues, parents, carers and professionals
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and relevant training

Other

• Keen interest in working with children and in inclusion
• Good organisation and preparing learning activities and resources
• Teamwork and contribution to the wider school community
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Flexible, resilient and able to stay calm under pressure

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme pension
• Generous annual leave
• Comprehensive induction, training and career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Wellness sessions, gym discounts and flu jabs
• Family leave options, including above-average occupational maternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site parking