Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Godalming; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pathways for progression within the信?

Pension Scheme - LGPS or TPS

Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme

Employee Wellbeing

Employee Discounts

Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee

Virtual GP appointments - Health Assur

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated school support assistant to work with teachers, therapists and support staff to help pupils engage with learning and overcome barriers. You will contribute to creating an inclusive classroom environment and promote positive wellbeing.

The role requires teamwork, reliability and a proactive approach to supporting learners and safeguarding. Training and guidance are provided within Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust settings.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• GCSE in maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Confident and self-motivated in exercising initiative.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for classroom assistance to promote effective teaching and learning for pupils and students.
• Support and supervise pupils and students throughout the school day.
• Assist in recording events and progress, bringing issues of concern to the class teacher to inform assessment and future planning.
• Keep records of pupil/student progress and report achievements in line with school policy.

Skills

Experience with children

Special needs support

Team collaboration

Initiative & motivation

Education

GCSE in maths & English

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff, you will provide support to groups and individuals. You will help to improve their engagement in learning, remove barriers to learning, improve attainment and promote their self-confidence and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• To take responsibility for classroom assistance in order to help promote effective teaching and learning for pupils and students.
• Support and supervise pupils and students throughout the school day.
• Assist the teacher in keeping a record of events and progress, bringing issues of concern to the class teacher to ensure full pupil/student data is available to inform assessment and future planning.
• Assist in keeping records of pupil/student progress and report achievement in line with school policy

Key Requirements:

• Experience of working with children
• GSCE or equivalent in maths and English
• Working with children with special needs
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Confident and self-motivated in exercising appropriate initiative

What the school offers its staff

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
• Virtual GP appointments - Health Assureds Virtual GP Service is managed by Livi, who offer remote GP consultations and medical advice via a smartphone app or website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.