Teaching and Learning Practitioner - Level 6- Woodcroft Academy part of St Bart's Trust

St Bart's Multi Academy Trust; Leek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Training & mentoring

Staff recognition

Pension schemes

Staff voice

Job summary

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is seeking an adaptable Teaching Assistant to provide classroom cover for up to 3 days during short-term absence. You will work with teachers to support learning activities, focusing on individuals, groups, and classes under supervision.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, pastoral care, and helping pupils with diverse needs, including those with English as an additional language. You'll join a supportive team and contribute to pupils' progress and development.

Qualifications

• Provide short-term classroom cover for up to 3 days when needed.
• Assist with planned learning activities under supervision of a qualified teacher.
• Support pupils with learning, behaviour, and language needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups or whole classes under teacher direction.
• Assess, record and report on pupil progress and attainment.
• Liaise with staff and other professionals to support pupil welfare and learning.
• Provide pastoral care and help maintain pupils' wellbeing and engagement.

Job description

About this Role

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trustis 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 websitehttps://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose

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

To work with teachers to organise and support teaching and learning activities for classes. The primary focus is to undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the direction and supervision of a teacher
2. Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
3. Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate
4. Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision
5. Assess the needs of pupils and use knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
6. Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
7. Provide specialist support to pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
8. Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language
9. Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils
10. Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject)
11. Develop and implement Individual Development Plans for pupils (such as Individual Educational Plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews
12. Support the role of parents / carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents / carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
13. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
14. Provide short- term cover supervision of classes and PPA cover as required
15. Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
16. Liaise with external agencies on a regular basis
17. Provide pastoral care to pupils for example as head of year or tutor group
18. Be responsible for pupils who are not working to the normal timetable
19. Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
20. Invigilate exams and tests
21. Be responsible for the presentation of displays
22. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, 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.