Teaching and Learning Assistant

Starbank School; Hay Mills; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbank School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to helping pupils progress and to developing their learning in a positive environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, support learning in small groups and 1:1, and contribute to planning and preparing lessons. NVQ Level 2 TA or equivalent is required, plus experience with SEND in educational settings.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent is required.
• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Experience in an educational setting (voluntary or paid).
• Ability to work one-to-one, in small groups and with whole classes.
• Ability to contribute to teachers' planning and lesson preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils to develop learning and achievement.
• Help create an outstanding learning environment across the school and Star community.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and prepare lessons.

Skills

Experience with SEND

One-to-one support

Group support

Lesson planning support

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people's lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Practical experience of working with children within an educational setting (voluntary or paid).
• The ability to work one-to-one, in small groups and with whole classes.
• The ability to contribute effectively to teachers' planning and preparation of lessons.