Secondary Teaching Assistant — SEND & Inclusion Support

Thornhill Academy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Thornhill Academy in Sunderland area is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning and wellbeing under a class teacher. You will help plan, assess, and deliver engaging activities to enable pupils to access learning, both in and beyond the classroom.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance and experience with secondary-age pupils, with safeguarding at the core of daily practice. This fixed-term contract runs until 31 August 2027, 32.5 hours per week, term time plus five days.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance (or equivalent experience).
• Good numeracy and literacy skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Experience working with children of secondary age.
• Understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Ability to support pupils with autism (1:1 and small group).
• Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning programmes.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils, including those with SEND.
• Promote independence, positive behaviour, and engagement.
• Assist with Education/Behaviour Plans and personal care needs.
• Establish positive relationships, promoting inclusion and acceptance.
• Give feedback to pupils to support their progress.
• Assist in preparing resources and maintaining a learning environment.
• Support with planning and delivering structured learning activities.
• Monitor, record, and report pupils' progress.
• Carry out routine marking and behaviour support.
• Help with display work and supervision.
• Deliver interventions and learning programmes (e.g. literacy, numeracy).
• Support ICT use and pupil independence.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Experience with secondary-age pupils

Understanding of child development

Ability to support pupils with autism

Strong team player with good comms

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance

NVQ Level 2 in numeracy & literacy or equivalent

Knowledge of the national curriculum

Job description

Thornhill Academy in Sunderland area is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning and wellbeing under a class teacher. You will help plan, assess, and deliver engaging activities to enable pupils to access learning, both in and beyond the classroom.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance and experience with secondary-age pupils, with safeguarding at the core of daily practice. This fixed-term contract runs until 31 August 2027, 32.5 hours per week, term time plus five days.