Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Meon Vale, a primary school run by Tudor Grange Primary Academy, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs, particularly autism, and to deliver an individualised EHCP-based curriculum under the class teacher's direction.

The role is Monday to Friday, 31.25 hours a week over 39 weeks per year. The successful candidate will work within a safeguarding-focused team, maintain confidentiality, and be ready to start as soon as possible; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Support teaching staff in delivering a quality curriculum aligned with the school vision.
• Deliver an individualised EHCP-based curriculum under the direction of the class teacher.
• Adapt activities to each pupil’s interests.
• Maintain safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality per academy policies.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in delivering a quality curriculum in line with the school's vision and ethos
• Support pupils with additional needs through a nurturing approach that builds belonging and independence over time
• Deliver an individualised curriculum to meet EHCP requirements under the direction of the class teacher
• Adapt activities to take account of each pupil's interests
• Work autonomously, following all academy policies, particularly safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality

Skills

Passion for supporting pupils with add

Autism awareness and early comms

Knowledge of primary curriculum

Adapt activities to pupils’ interests

Excellent written and spoken English

Job description

A Teaching Assistant post at Meon Vale, a primary school run by Tudor Grange Primary Academy. The work centres on supporting pupils with additional needs, particularly autism, and delivering an individualised curriculum set out in an EHCP under the class teacher's direction. The post runs Monday to Friday, 31.25 hours a week over 39 weeks a year. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the school wants the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Support teaching staff in delivering a quality curriculum in line with the school's vision and ethos
• Support pupils with additional needs through a nurturing approach that builds belonging and independence over time
• Deliver an individualised curriculum to meet EHCP requirements under the direction of the class teacher
• Adapt activities to take account of each pupil's interests
• Work autonomously, following all academy policies, particularly safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
• Awareness of autism and early communication strategies, such as visual timetables and objects of reference
• Knowledge of the primary national curriculum
• Ability to adapt activities to pupils' interests
• Excellent written and spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Children's Barred List check
• Usual health clearance

Other

• Highly professional, with integrity
• Commitment to pupils' progress and success
• Works well as a team player
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible in approach
• Autonomous working in line with academy policies