Senior Teaching Assistant. Job in Buckinghamshire Education & Training Jobs

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant in Stoke Poges to support students' learning and well-being. This role involves classroom supervision, mentoring Assistant Teachers, and collaborating with staff to enhance educational outcomes. Ideal candidates will have experience in classroom settings and strong leadership skills. This position promises personal growth and significant impact within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in classroom supervision and working with pupils across a range of abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor other Assistant Teachers effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate with teaching staff, pupils, and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Cover Supervisor during teacher absences.
• Provide targeted support and intervention for pupils.
• Lead and manage a team of Assistant Teachers.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to assist in planning and resource preparation.
• Support pupils with diverse needs to raise achievement.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Senior Teaching Assistant - Stoke Poges- Education and Training

Salary: £22,719 - £24,200 (actual salary)
Location: Stoke Poges- Education and Training

Academics Ltd are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Stoke Poges? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community where you will play a vital part in pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Teaching Assistant role include:

• Acting as a Cover Supervisor, supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absences in Stoke Poges.
• Providing targeted support and intervention by working with withdrawal groups and small groups of pupils.
• Leading and managing a team of Assistant Teachers, supporting their development and training.
• Collaborating closely with teaching staff to assist in all stages of the planning cycle and managing/preparing classroom resources.
• Complementing teachers' delivery of the national curriculum, contributing to the development of pupils, support staff, and Academy policies.
• Supporting pupils across a range of needs including SEN, EAL, and more, to raise achievement and encourage independent learning.

In this Senior Teaching Assistant position, you will teach within an agreed framework, provide detailed feedback on lessons and pupil behaviour, motivate learners through structured activities, and promote inclusion in line with Academy policies. You will also monitor pupil progress, assist in assessments, and participate in parent meetings, supporting the wider teaching team in Stoke Poges.

As a Senior Teaching Assistant, you will take on mentoring responsibilities, guiding other Assistant Teachers and helping to lead training and development initiatives within the school. You will also contribute positively to the Academy's ethos by attending meetings and training, supporting safeguarding and equal opportunities.

This Senior Teaching Assistant role in Stoke Poges requires:

• Experience in classroom supervision and working with pupils across a range of abilities.
• The ability to lead and mentor other Assistant Teachers effectively.
• Strong organisational and communication skills to collaborate with teaching staff, pupils, and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting a positive learning environment.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils' learning and pastoral needs and are ready to take the next step as a Senior Teaching Assistant in Stoke Poges, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Academics Ltd are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.