Teaching and Learning Support Assistant

Medical Policy inc.; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Inclusive learning

Aspirations ethos

Job summary

Ocean Academy, Poole, invites applications for a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant. The role supports KS2 pupils, including those with SEND, in a fluid, responsive environment. A minimum NVQ Level 2/3 is desirable; strong English and maths skills, punctuality and reliability are essential.

The post is fixed-term to 21 July 2027, term-time only, with 8:30–15:30 hours. The school offers a supportive team, professional development, and a culture of collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of NVQ Level 2/3 qualification (desirable).
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Have excellent written and verbal English and maths skills.
• Adhere to the professional standards for teaching assistants.
• Promote the ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in class for groups of children and, sometimes, a 1:1 pupil.
• Support KS2 pupils and those with SEND as needed.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Teaching and Learning Support Assistant

• Department: Academy Schools

• Division: Ocean Academy, Poole

• Salary details: Point 5-6 NJC Actual £19,878-£20,193 (£26,428-£26,846 FTE)

• Employment Status: Full time (Term Time only)

• Hours: 8.30-3.30pm (32.5 hours with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break)

• Contract Type: Fixed term until 21 July 2027 in the first instance

• Starting date: ASAP

• Contact detail : Jane Burry (Office Manager)

Ocean Academy is a junior school for children aged 7-11 years old. At Ocean Academy, weprovidean enriched and challenging 'no limits, no barriers' Key Stage 2 curriculum which is fun and engaging, andultimately keepsour children at the heart of everything we endeavour to achieve.

We are looking for an adaptable and hardworking person to work as a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant.

The roles and responsibilities of a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant at Ocean Academy are fluid in response to the needs of the academy and the children.

The successful candidates will ideally have experience of working with KS2 children, have experience of supporting children with SEND, be self- motivated and have a flexible approach.

The successful candidates will provide support in class for groups of children and, sometimes, a 1:1 pupil.

The successful candidates will:

• Have a minimum of NVQ Level 2/3 qualification (desirable)

• Have a professional manner and can use their initiative

• Be enthusiastic and have a friendly approach

• Have excellent written and verbal English and maths skills

• Have experience of working with children with SEND

• Be punctual and reliable

• Adhere to the professional standards for teaching assistants

• Promote the ethos of the school and not behave in a way that will disadvantage the school

We can offer:

• A supportive team and vibrant professional community

• A positive school culture which believes in collaborative leadership

• A commitment to continuing professional development

• Energetic and enthusiastic high attaining pupils where inclusion thrives

• A supportive ethos based around the Aspirations core principles and conditions for learning