Senior Teaching Assistant

Academics; Pennington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant for a full-time, temp-to-perm role in a secondary school in the Lymington/New Forest area. You will work in an Alternative Provision environment with pupils at risk of exclusion and those progressing through the EHCP process.

The role involves supporting core subjects, matching the HLTA banding, and may include documentation of education plans and online learning components. Driving locally is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Teaching Assistant in a secondary setting.
• Ability to support EHCP processes and documentation.
• Calm, nurturing approach and strong pupil relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in Alternative Provision, mainly core subjects.
• Assist in documenting evidence and education plans for EHCP work.
• Deliver lessons and online learning, with a focus on transitioning pupils back to main class.

Skills

Maths (C/4 or above)

English (C/4 or above)

Job description

Senior Teaching Assistant

Lymington/New Forest area

Full-time - ASAP start - £95-£137 per day

Academics are seeking an empathetic, passionate and hard-working Senior Teaching Assistant's to carry out a full-time, temp to perm contract in a secondary school in Lymington/New Forest. As a Senior Teaching Assistant, you will be required to work in the schools' Alternative Provision with students who are at risk of exclusion, and students looking to go through the EHCP process.

The Alternative Provision which is set on the school site caters for up to 10 pupils, 5 to each class. The classrooms follow a nurture model. They have separate booths for pupil to work from, as well as desk and sofas which creative a calm, inviting environment.

The purpose for 50% of pupils is to transition them back into the main classroom full-time, whereas the other 50% will go through the ECHP process, where you will be required to support in documenting evidence and putting together education plans for the pupils which will include online learning.

The suitable Senior Teaching Assistant will be able to support secondary aged pupils with their lessons, predominately core subjects so you must have a C/4 or above in Maths and English. You will also be someone who is calm, nurturing and good at building positive relationships with pupils, especially those with complex needs.

This is a full-time position starting ASAP, working 8.30am - 4pm. The role pays in line with HLTA banding which is between £25,000 = 36,500 FTE/£18,269 - £26,673 TT. Whilst on supply, the daily rate will vary between £95 -137, dependent on experience.

If you are an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant, you live within a commutable distance to Lymington and this role is of interest to you,

Due to the location in Lymington/New Forest, this role is ideally suited to a driver, or someone who lives locally.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy