Teaching Assistant

Hedingham School and Sixth Form; Halstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedingham School and Sixth Form is seeking a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role involves working with students across Key Stages 3 to 5 in class, small groups, and 1:1 settings in various subjects.

GCSE results in Maths and English are valued, and training will be provided if needed. Ideal candidates may be exploring a teaching career or have strong IT, maths or science skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant preferred, but training will be provided.
• Strong Maths and English GCSEs are desirable.
• Professional approach and ability to work with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Assist students to learn effectively in groups, small groups, or 1:1.
• Establish positive relationships with students and support inclusion.
• Champion the inclusion of students with special needs.
• Support students in building self-esteem and independence.
• Follow strategies in EHCPs and One Plans for identified students.
• Provide feedback to staff on student progress and difficulties.

Skills

Maths/English GCSEs

Teaching Assistant experience

Job description

We are looking to appoint a caring considerate, enthusiastic, well-motivated Teaching Assistant to join our talented team. Good Maths and English GCSE results desired. Previous TA experience preferred but training will be given if necessary. A professional approach is essential.

May be of interest to someone considering a career in teaching or with strong IT, maths or science skills.

The role will involve working with a range of students in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in the classroom, small groups and 1:1 in a variety of subject areas.

Key Tasks

• Helping students to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually.
• Establishing a positive working relationship with students.
• Championing the inclusion of students with special needs.
• Promoting the students’ self esteem.
• Encouraging independence and self reliance in the students.
• Support and implement the strategies outlined on the students’ EHCP’s and One Plans.

To support the teachers to meet students’ special needs

• Liaising with staff where possible.
• Providing feedback to staff on successes and difficulties students may be experiencing.

To support subject teams

• Providing oversight and continuity for those students with SEN within the link subject.
• Liaising with Heads of Year Groups and Subject Leaders as necessary.

To support the SENCO

• Providing information on the progress of identified students.
• To oversee the gathering of information on the named students with statements.

Professional Development

• Contributing fully to the performance management arrangements.
• Identifying personal professional needs within the context of the role held.
• Sharing and contributing insights and expertise in staff meetings and with the line manager.