Teaching and Learning Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small and friendly school

Fantastic students

Ambitious and supportive staff

Progression opportunities

Strong CPD and career development

Embark employee benefits

Job summary

Community School is seeking enthusiastic Teaching & Learning Assistants at Level 2 to support students with SEND and help deliver a differentiated curriculum under the guidance of the SEND Manager.

Applicants should have GCSE A-C (including EM) or equivalent, strong ICT skills, and experience of working with pupils within the KS3/KS4 framework. A collaborative, proactive approach is essential, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• GCSE A-C or equivalent including EM/A Levels.
• Good ICT skills.
• Experience of supporting young learners in an organisational setting.
• Experience within a behaviour management policy.
• Clear understanding of KS3 and KS4 national curriculum.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Understanding of how data is used at KS3 and KS4.
• Understanding of individual learning styles.
• Ability to identify barriers to learning and nurture strategies.
• Ability to maintain student records and feed back to staff.
• Ability to employ coaching skills including group work.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support for students with SEND.
• Support delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by the SEND Manager.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement the school policy.
• Maintain student records and provide feedback to relevant staff.

Skills

ICT skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Coaching and group work

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE A-C or equivalent (to include EM) / A Levels

Job description

Community School are seeking to appointment enthusiastic and experienced Teaching & Learning Assistants, Level 2, to provide effective support for students with SEND and support the delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by the SEND Manager.

• GCSE level of education A-C or equivalent (to include EM) /A levels
• A good level of appropriate ICT skills
• Experience of supporting young learners in an organisational setting
• Experience of working with pupils within an agreed behaviour management policy
• Clear understanding of the Key stage 3 and 4 national curriculum
• Work constructively as part of a team
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Understanding of how data is used at KS3 and KS4
• An understanding of individual learning styles
• Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
• Ability to maintain student records and feedback to relevant staff
• Ability to employ a range of coaching skills including group work
• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application
• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

What we offer:

• a small and friendly school
• fantastic students
• an ambitious and supportive staff body
• huge support and progression opportunities
• excellent support from the Embark Federation central team
• excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools
• an impressive range of Embark employee benefits

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