Senior Teaching Assistant — Inspire & Support Learning

Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School); Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Birch Wood School is seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant to work under the direction of a teacher, supporting planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities and assisting with whole class teaching as needed.

This permanent role is 37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days), with Grade 8 pay points 15–18 (£29,550–£32,055) and an approximate starting annual salary of £25,282.04. The post offers development opportunities within a warm, collaborative community.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent.
• STL Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and achievement.
• To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
• To promote the development of pupil's self-reliance, self-esteem and emotional resilience.
• To promote, observe and report on pupil performance and development, using assessment strategies to improve learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy for children

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ3 STL

STL Level 3 NOS

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

Job description

Birch Wood School is seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant to work under the direction of a teacher, supporting planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities and assisting with whole class teaching as needed.

This permanent role is 37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days), with Grade 8 pay points 15–18 (£29,550–£32,055) and an approximate starting annual salary of £25,282.04. The post offers development opportunities within a warm, collaborative community.