Teaching Assistant

The Orchard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Career progression pathways

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Orchard Park High School, part of Greenshaw Learning Trust, seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support students across subjects and year groups in a secondary setting. You will work with individuals and small groups, fostering a focused learning environment and contributing to pastoral and inclusion work for a diverse student community.

You should have GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or equivalent, strong IT skills, and experience in a secondary school with EN students in mainstream classrooms.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Google Drive.
• Experience in a secondary school or education setting.
• Experience supporting EN students in a mainstream classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Work with individual students and small groups.
• Help create a focused learning environment in class.
• Contribute to pastoral and inclusion work within the school.

Skills

Student support

IT skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or equivalent)

Secondary school / Education setting experience

Experience supporting EN students in mainstream classroom

Tools

Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Google Drive

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve success? At Orchard Park High School, we are seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community. Working alongside teachers and other colleagues, you will provide targeted support both in and beyond the classroom, helping students develop the skills, resilience and confidence they need to thrive throughout their secondary education., As a Teaching Assistant, you will support learning across a range of subjects and year groups. You will work with individual students and small groups, help to create a focused learning environment, and contribute to the wider pastoral and inclusion work of the school.

Is educated to at least GCSE grade C/4 standard (or equivalent) in English and MathematicsIs Proficient in IT Skills (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Google Drive)Has had successful experience of working within a Secondary school / Education SettingHas experience of supporting EN students in a mainstream classroom environment

Orchard Park is one of the most successful schools in the area, performing well above the national average for progress 8. The school is highly successful and we are proud of its ambitions and diverse community. We pride ourselves on routines, systems and excellence. We are a calm, happy and high achieving school, providing the very best education to all.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration and professional growth are central to everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong support networks and opportunities to develop your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference in a secondary school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.