Senior Teaching Assistant - Special Needs Class Lead

Shaftesbury; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaftesbury Education is seeking a dedicated professional to support learning for students with special needs under the direction of a teacher. You will help plan and deliver learning activities, monitor progress, and maintain a safe classroom environment.

The role requires empathy, calm leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A flexible, committed approach is essential to support our students’ education and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning (or equivalent with relevant educational content) or willingness to achieve within 1 year of appointment.
• Level 1, 2 or equivalent in English, Maths and ICT, or willingness to achieve.
• Qualified first aider and lifeguard (or willingness to achieve within 6 months of appointment).
• Up to date Moving & Handling certificate.

Responsibilities

• To take the lead role in co-ordinating the organisation and management of a safe and purposeful learning environment. Guide the work of the class team, to support teaching and learning in the classroom.
• To assume the sole supervision of groups of students within the class, which may include delivering learning abilities, leading class assembles and covering for the whole class in the absence of the teacher.
• Work with the teacher to plan the week's schedule by reviewing the student’s weekly planners, taking in consideration student appointments and objectives, stall numbers, and parental comments.
• Please refer to the Job description for further details.

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Level 1/2 English, Maths and ICT

Qualified first aider and lifeguard

Moving & Handling certificate

Job description

Shaftesbury Education is seeking a dedicated professional to support learning for students with special needs under the direction of a teacher. You will help plan and deliver learning activities, monitor progress, and maintain a safe classroom environment.

The role requires empathy, calm leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A flexible, committed approach is essential to support our students’ education and wellbeing.