Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloxham Grove Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils' educational and social development, including those with emotional or behavioural needs. The role involves assisting class teachers, implementing behaviour plans, and helping pupils participate in activities across different settings.

Qualifications include Level 2 maths and English. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are typical requirements, with duties spanning classroom support, admin tasks, and involvement in PE

Qualifications

• Level 2 maths and English (GCSE or equivalent), or suitable equivalent experience.
• Ability to use ICT to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the educational and social development of pupils
• Help implement Termly Outcome Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans and monitor pupil progress
• Provide individual support inside and outside the classroom so pupils can take part in activities
• Support pupils with emotional or behavioural problems and build their social and independence skills
• Support class teachers with photocopying, proofreading and other administrative tasks
• Take an active role in supporting PE lessons

Skills

Child development understanding

ICT for learning

Self-evaluation & learning

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility across contexts

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs Level 2 in maths and English

Job description

A Teaching Assistant post at Bloxham Grove Academy, arising from an internal promotion and available as soon as possible. The work centres on pupils' educational and social development, supporting those with emotional or behavioural needs and helping class teachers with admin. The focus is pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, and the role moves across the school to meet needs in different settings.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assist with the educational and social development of pupils
• Help implement Termly Outcome Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans and monitor pupil progress
• Provide individual support inside and outside the classroom so pupils can take part in activities
• Support pupils with emotional or behavioural problems and build their social and independence skills
• Support class teachers with photocopying, proofreading and other administrative tasks
• Take an active role in supporting PE lessons

Qualifications

• Level 2 maths and English (GCSE or equivalent), or suitable equivalent experience

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work flexibly across the school in a range of contexts
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Verification of ID and qualifications
• Health clearance
• NCTL check