Teaching Assistant

Class Act Teaching Services; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

£100 Amazon voucher

Holiday draw up to £1000

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is seeking a Secondary Teaching Assistant to support SEND students in a thriving secondary school with a sixth form, part of the Cambrian Learning Trust. The role offers an immediate start and a welcoming, safeguarding-conscious environment for staff and students.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups, assisting teachers to deliver engaging lessons and helping pupils develop confidence and independence while promoting inclusive access to learning.

Qualifications

• Essential SEND experience.
• Desirable experience in a secondary school setting.
• Knowledge of needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils with academic, social, emotional and communication needs.
• Promote inclusion and ensure access to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and the SEND department.

Skills

SEND experience

Secondary school experience

Communication skills

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Full-Time or Part-Time, Immediate Start, Until Half-Term, Potentially Extended to Christmas

Here is a thriving secondary school with sixth form, part of the Cambrian Learning Trust. The school has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education alongside excellent pastoral care and support for students.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good across all key areas, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Sixth Form Provision. Inspectors highlighted the positive culture and supportive environment that enables students to succeed.

Duties as a Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Work on a one-to-one basis and with small groups of students
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Support pupils with academic, social, emotional, and communication needs
• Promote inclusion and ensure students can access the curriculum effectively
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEND department

Ideal Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Previous SEND experience is essential
• Experience working within a secondary school setting is desirable
• Understanding of a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE that means no self employed or umbrella companies.

• discounted high street shopping
• travel offers
• gym memberships

Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

• £100 Amazon voucher for yourself
• a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000

All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.