Primary Learning Assistant -KS2 Maths Intervention

Stanley Grove Primary Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Grove Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support Upper Key Stage 2 pupils with maths interventions. You will deliver targeted support to small groups and provide 1:1 guidance, while also assisting in general classroom activities and reinforcing learning targets.

You will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver learning programmes, participate in the development of schemes of work, and contribute to the Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning activities under teacher supervision.
• Ability to plan and adapt learning activities with teachers.
• Experience coordinating with colleagues to support learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maths interventions to small groups of learners and provide 1:1 support.
• Complement professional work of teachers by planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes.
• Coordinate and plan schemes of work with teaching assistants.
• Contribute to Senior Leadership Team and line-manage support staff.
• Engage in high-quality CPD opportunities and discuss flexible working arrangements at interview.

Skills

Maths interventions

Small group support

One-to-one support

Collaborative working

Job description

The successful candidate will be working in Upper Key Stage 2 delivering Maths interventions to small groups of learners and on a 1:1 basis, as well as providing some classroom support. There is a set timetable in place and support will be given to transition knowledge of the specific groups of children and their targets upon start date. Knowledge of specific interventions is not essential, but is desirable.

Main Purpose of the Job:

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes and support to individual pupils, small groups and on a short-term basis to whole classes.

Responsibility for the management and development of a specialist area in school or across a department, and or leading and deploying primary learning assistants in addressing the needs of pupils who require help to overcome barriers to learning.

Work in collaboration with teaching colleagues to co-ordinate and plan schemes of work to be used by teaching assistants undertaking specified teaching work.

Contribute to Senior Leadership Team.

Line management, supervision of support staff, including implementation of performance management procedures

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.