Teaching Assistant

Ipswich Academy; Nacton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Academy is seeking individuals to support learning within a school environment. You will work with individual pupils and groups under supervision, applying tasks and monitoring progress to aid learning outcomes.

A commitment to inclusive education, clear boundaries in relation to pupil behaviour, and strong communication are essential. You will learn and develop skills, remaining flexible, patient, and ready to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour.
• Commitment to collaborative working and having effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• You will work with individual pupils and groups of pupils, under the direction of a teacher/line manager, introducing tasks, monitoring pupils’ work and using a range of strategies to support their learning.
• You will have the ability to draw on your skills and knowledge to respond effectively to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• The successful candidate will have a willingness and desire to learn and to gain knowledge, and to develop skills to improve your work performance.
• A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required, with the ability to work as part of a team.

Skills

Inclusive education

Boundaries in behaviour

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Position

You will work with individual pupils and groups of pupils, under the direction of a teacher/line manager, introducing tasks, monitoring pupils’ work and using a range of strategies to support their learning. You will have the ability to draw on your skills and knowledge to respond effectively to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

What you will offer

We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will have a willingness and desire to learn and to gain knowledge, and to develop skills to improve your work performance.

A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required, with the ability to work as part of a team.