Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Star Salford Academy is seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant to provide tailored support to pupils and help them learn in one-to-one, small group, and whole-class settings. The role involves supporting learning and teaching while developing relationships across the Star community.

The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent and hold full enhanced DBS clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils.
• Support pupils' learning.
• Work with pupils one to one, in small groups and across whole classes.
• Support learning and teaching.
• Develop relationships across the school and the Star community.

Skills

Relationship building

One-to-one support

Group instruction

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

This is a Teaching and Learning Assistant post at Star Salford Academy, a mixed 11 to 16 secondary school with a leadership specialism. The role gives tailored support to pupils, helping them learn one to one, in small groups and as a whole class. It is term-time work of 32.5 hours a week plus one week, starting 30 November 2026. Applicants need an NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent and enhanced DBS clearance; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide tailored support to pupils
• Support pupils' learning
• Work with pupils one to one, in small groups and across whole classes
• Support learning and teaching
• Develop relationships across the school and the Star community

What's required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working with children in a school setting

Skills & knowledge

• Maintain positive relationships with pupils and other adults
• Work with pupils one to one, in small groups and as a whole class
• Excellent organisational and technical skills
• Effectively support learning and teaching
• Committed team player

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK