Teaching Assistant

Russellmartinfoundation; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational foundation is seeking a resilient teaching assistant to support pupils facing challenges in mainstream education. This role involves mentoring and tutoring students through a structured 12-week program, focusing on their emotional and educational needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a background in pastoral care, and the ability to build trusting relationships with young learners. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on students' lives and fostering an inclusive learning environment. If you are passionate about education and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in classroom or alternative provision settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant policies.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and tutoring pupils through a 12-week programme.
• Documenting pupil progress and reporting to parents and schools.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Numeracy and literacy

Understanding of ADHD, ASD, EDB, SEMH, MLD

Ability to build relationships

Resilience

Ability to deliver group sessions

Education

NVQ 2 Teacher Assistant or equivalent

First Aid training (ideally paediatric)

Job description

We are looking for a strong and resilient teaching assistant that can step up and take on any obstacles thrown their way.

About the role

The role incorporates mentoring and tutoring pupils through the 12-week programme. This is carried out in a range of tasks including leading a group of pupils who are struggling in mainstream education due to a range of reasons affecting their emotions and behaviour.

Focused at KS3, you will need to be resilient, confident, and able to communicate well with young pupils. A background in pastoral/SEMH will be advantageous. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for documenting the journey of their pupils during the project, reporting to parents/carers and mainstream schools on the emotional, social and wellbeing concerns and progressions of each pupil, keeping the centre manager up to date with all situations.

A good knowledge of safeguarding is required along with the ability to connect and build relationships quickly.

Experience required

1. Previous experience of working in a classroom environment or alternative provision
2. NVQ 2 Teacher Assistant or equivalent qualification
3. First Aid training (ideally paediatric)
4. Previous experience of working in a pastoral/SEMH environment.
5. Understanding of relevant policies/code of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
6. Good knowledge of safeguarding.
7. Confident/experience in delivering a group session.

Skills, ability & knowledge

1. The ability to work effectively with others as a competent team member.
2. Ability to understand RMF roles and responsibilities.
3. Ability to relate well to children and adults.
4. Be enthusiastic when delivering sessions to children.
5. Good communication, team working and organisational skills.
6. Good levels of numeracy and literacy.
7. Knowledge of health & safety
8. Able to take instructions and willing to learn.
9. Able to work on your own or as part of a team.
10. Preferably experience in SEN
11. Understanding of ADHD, ASD, EDB, SEMH, MLD
12. Supervise and provide support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
13. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
14. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
15. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
16. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
17. Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
18. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teachers

Support for the Teacher

1. Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work
2. Use strategies, in liaison with the teachers, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
3. Assist with the planning of learning activities
4. Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
5. Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' achievement, progress, problems etc
6. Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
7. Help to establish constructive relationships with partner schools and parents / carers
8. Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupils' work
9. Provide clerical / administrative support, for example photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc

Support for the Curriculum

1. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities / teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
2. Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teachers
3. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
4. Prepare, maintain, and use equipment / resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

Support for the provision

1. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
2. Be aware of and support difference and ensure pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
3. Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the provision
4. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
5. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
6. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
7. Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after normal curriculum hours and at lunchtime
8. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of the centre activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teachers

Apply now

To apply email [e-mail]. Please provide a CV and a covering letter to support your application