Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy; Matlock; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy in Matlock is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teachers and pupils across the school, helping every child reach their potential.

You will deliver small group learning, provide pastoral support, and assist with safeguarding, inclusion and behavioural management, working closely with staff and parents.

Join a caring school community where your contribution makes a daily difference to children's confidence, resilience and achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a teaching environment.
• Strong literacy and numeracy ability.
• Excellent communication with pupils, staff and parents.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Team player with initiative.
• Support inclusion and high expectations.

Responsabilités

• Deliver small group learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Provide pastoral support to promote pupil wellbeing, attendance and behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt learning for all pupils.
• Support SEND and disadvantaged pupils with targeted interventions.
• Deliver targeted intervention programmes to accelerate pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Build relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Support the wider life of the school through clubs, trips and events where appropriate.

Connaissances

Teaching assistant experience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Description du poste

Are you passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their full potential? Do you believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and successful? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and school leaders to support high-quality teaching and learning across the school, helping all pupils to achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about education, inclusion and making a positive difference to children's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver small group learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Can deliver pastoral support work to promote pupil wellbeing, attendance and behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Support pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those requiring additional intervention.
• Deliver targeted intervention programmes to accelerate pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Support the wider life of the school through clubs, trips and events where appropriate.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has teaching assistant experience.
• Has strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Can motivate, inspire and engage children in their learning.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Works effectively as part of a team and shows initiative when working independently.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, belonging and high expectations.
• Support vulnerable pupils and help ensure safeguarding remains at the heart of school life.

Why Join Us?

In return, you will join a supportive and caring school community where your contribution will be highly valued. This is a role where you will see the impact of your work every day, helping children develop the confidence, resilience and support they need to succeed.

Join us and help ensure every child has the opportunity to flourish.