Teaching and Learning Assistant - Level 4

St Michael's Community Academy; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Training & development

Pension schemes

Staff discounts

Job summary

St Michael's Community Academy, in partnership with St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust, invites applications for a diligent classroom support role providing short-term cover up to 3 days and assisting teachers to deliver learning.

You will support pupils' learning and well-being, adapt activities, record progress, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice within a caring team.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting classrooms and supporting teaching and learning.
• Ability to adapt activities to learners and needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups under supervision.
• Assess, record and report on pupil development and attainment.
• Monitor pupil responses and progress, flagging issues to the teacher.
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher.
• Support pupils' social and emotional well-being and manage classroom resources.
• Provide short-term class cover and assist with inventories.

Skills

Pupil support

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of St Michael's Community Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At St Michael's Community Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose

To provide classroom cover of up to 3 days during any short-term absence.

To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspectof the curriculum, age range or additional needs.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction andsupervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit theneeds of allocated pupils
2. Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher
3. Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems whichcannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
4. Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records asrequired
5. Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
6. Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
7. Teaching Assistants in this role are expected to undertake at least one of the following:
   • Provide specialist support to pupils with special educational needs, for example, learningbehavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
   • Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language
   • Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils
   • Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy,numeracy, National Curriculum subject).
8. Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other adults, e.g. speech therapist
9. Provide short term cover supervision of classes
10. Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
11. Invigilate exams and tests
12. Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities
13. Guide and support pupils in their personal, emotional and social development
14. Prepare and present displays
15. Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in theclassroom, playground and dining areas
16. Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
17. To assist the SENCO and be involved in planning, organising and implementing individualdevelopment plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, andcontribution to, reviews
18. Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable
19. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow - we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind - competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters - regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.