Teaching Assistant

Consilium Academies; Eccles; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Trust-wide networks

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits

Supportive environment

Job summary

Ellesmere Park High School in Eccles is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning inside and beyond the classroom. You will help pupils access the curriculum, build confidence and independence, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.

You will work under teachers to provide learning, care and support programmes, support education and behaviour plans, deliver intervention programmes and monitor progress, promoting positive behaviour and engagement.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working with children or young people.
• Can build positive and constructive relationships with students and staff.
• Has an understanding of child development and barriers to learning.
• Can support students with a range of learning and additional needs.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion, independence and positive behaviour.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team and is willing to learn and develop professionally.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning, care and support programmes under the guidance of teachers.
• Assist with the implementation of education and behaviour plans.
• Deliver intervention programmes and monitor pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and help to create an engaging classroom environment.
• Support pupils individually or in groups to access the curriculum.

Skills

Experience with children

Relationship building

Understanding child development

Support diverse learning needs

Inclusion and positive behaviour

Communication skills

Team working and willingness to learn

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Do you enjoy supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their very best? As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to support learning both within and beyond the classroom. You will help pupils access the curriculum, build their confidence and independence, and make positive progress in their education. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where all students can flourish. You will work under the guidance of teachers to provide learning, care and support programmes that enable students to access education and achieve their learning goals. This may include supporting pupils individually or in groups, assisting with the implementation of education and behaviour plans, delivering intervention programmes, monitoring progress, promoting positive behaviour and helping to create an engaging classroom environment. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education and making a positive difference to young people's lives. It would particularly suit those considering a future career in teaching, educational support or wider children's services.

• Has experience of working with children or young people.
• Can build positive and constructive relationships with students and staff.
• Has an understanding of child development and barriers to learning.
• Can support students with a range of learning and additional needs.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion, independence and positive behaviour.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team and is willing to learn and develop professionally.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Ellesmere Park High School is a vibrant and inclusive school serving the Eccles and Monton areas of Salford. Our vision is to"Be The Best We Can Be", and we are committed to providing an ambitious, inclusive and inspiring education for all learners, regardless of their background, needs or starting point.

We pride ourselves on the strong relationships between staff and students, our rich curriculum and extensive extracurricular opportunities. Our school community is built upon high expectations, mutual respect and a shared commitment to helping every young person develop the knowledge, skills and personal qualities needed for future success.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector Fluency Duty requires state-funded schools to ensure candidates for customer-facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to Trust-wide networks and support.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vivup staff benefits platform.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters