Teaching and Learning Assistant (Gladstone Primary Academy)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gladstone Primary School is seeking a committed Teaching and Learning Assistant – Level 4. The role involves supporting children in their learning, especially those with Special Educational Needs, and assisting teachers in creating a positive educational experience. Applicants should possess at least an NVQ Level 2 qualification and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Holder must have NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with children having Special Educational Needs is essential.
• Level 1 Safeguarding qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning and individual needs.
• Implement and review Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Assist in managing classroom behavior and create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Monday – Friday 35.5 hours per week 45.61 / 46.65 Pay weeks

The Governors of Gladstone Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching and Learning Assistant – Level 4 to join our dedicated, skilled team and contribute fully to the life of our happy school.

The main purpose of this role is to support all children with their learning including children with Special Educational Needs or other key groups. The post holder will be line managed and deployed by the class teacher/SENCO. The post holder will have supervisory responsibility duties for individuals and groups of children.

This post holder will need to provide occasional emergency short term cover for a class (up to 2 days during any short-term absence). The post holder may be required to guide & assist lower grade staff during any cover - i.e. apprentices or work experience students.

The post holder will be required to hold at least an NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. To work with the teacher to support and contribute to high quality learning experiences.
2. Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
3. Support learning by arranging/preparing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher or in accordance to the intervention being delivered
4. Implement planned learning activities/teaching interventions as agreed with the class teacher/ SENCo, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate.
5. Follow, implement and review IEPs for children with SEN
6. Follow and deliver SEND programmes such as Switch On, Catch Up, Nurture etc as appropriate under the direction of the SENCo.
7. Keep children’s individual work folders and records up to date i.e. SEN folders and group intervention folders
8. Provide occasional ‘short term’ emergency cover for a class, up to (and including) 2 days.
9. Contribute to formative assessments for children and by using standardised assessments for summative assessment
10. Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate
11. To establish and build positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
12. Work with the class staff to maintain a clean, safe and inspiring learning environment, contributing to display work both in and out of the classroom
13. Provide immediate feedback to children both verbal and written
14. Take responsibility for the review process and timescales for Individual Educational Plans and share these with the class teacher and SENCo
15. To support the use of IT across all curriculum areas
16. Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits, out of school activities or to outside agency appointments i.e. CAMHs or Speech and Language
17. Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use before and after sessions
18. Assist the teacher with the appropriate behaviour management and supervisory duties within the class, following the academy’s Behaviour Policy
19. Work alongside and support the work of other adults in the classroom
20. Under the direction of the class teacher/SENCo share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate
21. To adhere to all Academy and Trust policies
22. Be qualified in Level 1 Safeguarding
23. To maintain confidentiality in relation to pupils’ personal circumstances in line with GDPR regulations
24. Attend relevant training and staff meetings where appropriate
25. Contribute to wider academy life by attending events e.g. discos, film nights, fayres, parents evenings, performances and supporting the yard duty rota Attend to any other reasonable duties required by the Headteacher

The closing date for applications will be 9am on Monday 30^th June 2025 with interviews held during the week beginning Monday 7^th July.

For further details and to request an application form please email [e-mail] / visit the academy or The Societas Trust website