Senior Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

CPD programme

Staff support and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Free tea and coffee for staff

Occupational Health Service

Job summary

Avalon School, a specialist school for pupils aged 11 to 19, is recruiting Senior Teaching Assistants as it grows. The post combines supporting class teachers with planning and leading lessons for groups, and teaching whole classes short term.

Holders also mentor new support staff and act as first contact in the teacher's absence. The role runs 32.5 hours a week during term time plus INSET days, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Medical clearance.
• Satisfactory references.
• Online check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach groups under the direction of the class teacher.
• Teach the whole class short term in the absence of the class teacher.
• Plan and prepare lessons for the groups taught.
• Support the class teacher's admin, including keeping pupil files up to date.
• Ensure resources are prepared and ready for learning.
• Act as first point of call in the class teacher's absence.
• Mentor new support staff.
• Act as a professional role model for other staff.
• Deliver training to other staff within the federation.

Skills

Dedication

Patience

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Empathy

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Avalon School, a specialist school for pupils aged 11 to 19, is recruiting Senior Teaching Assistants as it grows. The post combines supporting class teachers with planning and leading lessons for groups, and teaching whole classes short term. Holders also mentor new support staff and act as first contact in the teacher's absence. The role runs 32.5 hours a week during term time plus INSET days, and experience is not essential; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach groups under the direction of the class teacher
• Teach the whole class short term in the absence of the class teacher
• Plan and prepare lessons for the groups taught
• Support the class teacher's admin, including keeping pupil files up to date
• Ensure resources are prepared and ready for learning
• Act as first point of call in the class teacher's absence
• Mentor new support staff
• Act as a professional role model for other staff
• Deliver training to other staff within the federation

Skills & knowledge

• Dedication, patience and enthusiasm
• Willingness to learn
• Flexibility
• Empathy
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Medical clearance
• Satisfactory references
• Online check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

What’s offered

• Full induction programme
• Ongoing professional development and a rich CPD programme
• Supportive, friendly staff team
• My Staff Shop benefits, including Cycle to Work scheme
• Free tea and coffee for staff
• Access to Occupational Health Service