Secondary Teaching Assistant Wharfe Valley

justteachers; Compton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a caring, confident and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Wharfe Valley on a long-term full-time supply contract to start as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to help pupils engage with learning, develop their confidence and make positive progress in the classroom.

Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral colleagues, you will help pupils access the curriculum and feel supported throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in education or youth-work is desirable.
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Patience and adaptability to support pupils with various needs.
• Calm, positive approach to behaviour support and routines.
• Professional, reliable and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• The role may include general classroom support and targeted work.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons with individuals and groups.
• Help pupils understand tasks, stay focused and independent.
• Adapt resources and approaches for a range of learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and share observations with staff.

Skills

Pupil support

Literacy & numeracy

Communication skills

Patience & adaptability

Behaviour management

Professional collaboration

Safeguarding focus

Job description

About the role:

justteachers is seeking a caring, confident and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Wharfe Valley on a long term full time supply contract to start as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to help pupils engage with learning, develop their confidence and make positive progress in the classroom.

Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral colleagues, you will help pupils access the curriculum and feel supported throughout the school day. The role may include general classroom support as well as targeted work with pupils who have additional learning, social, emotional or behavioural needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in lessons, working with individuals and small groups as directed by the class teacher.
• Help pupils understand tasks, stay focused and develop greater independence.
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet a range of learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and share relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting young people in an educational, youth work or care setting is desirable.
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• The patience and adaptability to support pupils with a range of abilities and needs.
• A calm, positive approach to behaviour support and classroom routines.
• A professional, reliable and collaborative approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.