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Teaching Vacancies; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Alsager School is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to work with teaching staff to support the education and development of pupils. You will be involved in planning of lessons where possible and help supervise activities to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

The role requires collaboration with staff and parents, with the opportunity to contribute to pupil progress monitoring and to participate in staff development and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes; undertake predetermined activities with pupils to foster intellectual and social development.
• Provide input into planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Supervise pupils in and out of the classroom; ensure safety and support their development per behavior policy.
• Monitor pupil progress and report to staff to inform planning and Personal Care programmes.
• Liaise with parents and carers with teaching staff to ensure wellbeing communication.
• Record pupil information as directed to maintain school information systems.
• Attend to pupils' personal, social and physical needs to support wellbeing.
• Prepare and maintain learning equipment and keep the classroom tidy.
• Display and present pupils' work to enhance the classroom environment and celebrate achievement.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in staff development and reviews as required.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

To work collaboratively with teaching staff and work with other support staff to enhance the development and education of children in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.

The following duties and responsibilities will be carried out after consultation with the SENDCo and the relevant class teacher. Whenever possible the Teaching Assistant will be involved in the planning of the lessons.

1. Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with pupils so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered.
2. Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
3. Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.
4. Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil.
5. Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' wellbeing.
6. Record pupil information as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure that schools’ information systems are maintained.
7. Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils so that their well-being is maintained.
8. Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.
9. Display and present the pupils' work under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
10. Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with TCT’s Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Headteacher/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job.

In conclusion:

In order to ensure the future successful development of our school, we are keen to appoint only staff of the highest ability or with the greatest promise. Working at Alsager School is demanding but the rewards are commensurate in a school with strong leadership, dedicated staff, supportive parents and pleasant, friendly and highly motivated pupils. The School is proud of its supportive ethos and the person appointed can expect much help, guidance and support from colleagues.

Alsager School is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What the school offers its staff

Rewards and Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and every individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.

You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust.

You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance and culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.

You will also have full access to our rewards package:

Learning and development

We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.

Teaching and School leadership staff are part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).You receive a guaranteed pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme, via career average arrangement; benefits are accrued each year based on 1/57th of your pensionable salary including overtime.

Employee Assistance Programme

We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential to advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to ‘in the moment’ counselling sessions.

We offer various flexible working arrangements, and all staff are encouraged to submit applications for flexible working to suit their individual circumstances.

Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel

Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays.

Gym- Access to Alsager Everybody Health and Leisure.

Flu vaccinations - All staff have the option to access their annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment for visitors and telephone callers.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition (as defined in the Equality Act 2010).

This job description will be reviewed where necessary and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks; it sets out the expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.

Further details about the role

The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 21st September 2026. Interviews are to be confirmed.

Please note that we hold the right to close this post prior to the closing date without notice.

Commitment to safeguarding

Alsager School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment.