Teaching and Learning Assistant - Level 4

Kingsland CofE Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing

Career development

Staff discounts

Staff recognition

Pension/Travel benefits

Job summary

Kingsland CofE Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated individual to provide classroom cover for up to 3 days during short-term absence, with specialist support to the teacher and pupils, including those with additional needs.

Based in the Crystal SEN Provision, you will build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, contributing to inclusive practice while safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to support children with special educational needs (SEND).
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• Patient, flexible, and committed to inclusive practice.
• Share high expectations and aspirations for every child.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups under direction of a teacher.
• Assess, record and report on development and attainment as agreed with the teacher.
• Monitor pupil responses and learning achievements and raise concerns with the teacher.
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher.
• Support pupils in social and emotional wellbeing and assist with class supervision.
• Provide specialist support to pupils with SEND or language needs as required.
• Assist SENCO with planning and contributing to individual development plans and reviews.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children in line with academy policy.

Skills

SEND support

Building relationships

Patience & flexibility

Job description

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

At Kingsland CofE 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.

Kingsland CofE Academy is a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary academy where our Christian vision underpins all aspects of school life. We are a school community committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and enabled to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

As a Church of England school within St Bart’s Multi‑Academy Trust, we believe our Christian ethos strengthens our work in promoting behaviour, personal development, wellbeing and community responsibility.

Due to exciting expansion, we are seeking passionate, dedicated and nurturing staff to join our highly successful Crystal SEN Provision, based within Kingsland C of E Academy.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children with additional needs, working within a supportive and ambitious team committed to helping every child flourish.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Are patient, flexible and committed to inclusive practice
• Share our high expectations and aspiration for every child

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:
   1. Provide specialist support to pupils with special educational needs, for example, learningbehavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
   2. Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language
   3. Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils
   4. 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.

• 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.