Teaching Assistant

Brymore Academy; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brymore Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term basis to support pupils and work with teachers to improve learning outcomes.

We value safeguarding, strong literacy and numeracy, and a proactive, adaptable team player who can contribute to an inclusive school environment and collaborate with families and professionals to support student progress.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• GCSE English and Maths (C or above) required or essential.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and developing independence.
• Work closely with teachers to enhance student learning and attainment.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Promote self-esteem, good behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Liaise with parents, carers and other professionals to support student progress.

Skills

Safeguarding commitment

Literacy and numeracy

Team player

Proactive compassionate adaptable

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Job description

Brymore Academy is a State Boarding School for boysaged 11 – 16 set in its own 60-acre site with a working farm, gardens,workshops and sports facilities.

Brymore Academy is lookingfor a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team onfixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of asupportive and dedicated team and to play a key role in the further developmentof this provision at our inclusive academy.

As aTeaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in accessing thecurriculum and developing independence.
• Work closely with teachers toenhance student learning and attainment.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, andsupportive learning environment.
• Promote self-esteem, good behaviour,and engagement in lessons.
• Liaise with parents, carers, andother professionals to support student progress.

What We’reLooking For:

• A commitment to safeguarding andpromoting student welfare.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills(GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths).
• Experience working with children inan educational setting is desirable.
• A proactive, compassionate, andadaptable approach to supporting students.
• The ideal candidate for this rolewill want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroomroles and responsibilities and your position within these.