Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Norwich is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Design Technology team and support pupils to access learning and develop practical skills. This part-time role is 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, on-site, with a focus on delivering targeted interventions and helping pupils with SEND to achieve their potential.

You will work with teachers and the SEND team, maintain records, and contribute to reviews, creating a positive, inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting within a Design Technology environment or related background.
• Ability to work with pupils individually and in groups.
• Ability to monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Commitment to SEND and pupil wellbeing.
• Experience in maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning through structured activities and interventions.
• Support groups including pupils with SEND to access learning.
• Provide support in Design Technology lessons with equipment and resources.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, speech and language, emotional literacy, and social skills.
• Support classroom behaviour and use de-escalation strategies.
• Assist teachers with resources and ICT usage.
• Support pupils during assessments, trips and other activities.
• Build relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to SEND reviews.

Skills

Pupil support

Design Technology experience

Behaviour management

Tools

ICT

Learning resources setup

Job description

Salary: Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale £21,164 to £21,500 per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent)

Salary: Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale £21,164 to £21,500 per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent)

Part Time: 35 hours per week / 5 days

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Teaching Assistant - Supporting Every Child to Thrive

Are you passionate about helping young people develop their skills, confidence and creativity? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality support for pupils, with a particular focus on supporting learning within our Design Technology department.

Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will support pupils both individually and in groups, helping them access learning and develop practical skills. Experience of supporting within a Design Technology environment, or a background in Design Technology, would be an advantage. You will work closely with teachers and the wider SEND team to ensure pupils receive the support they need to succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils’ learning and development through structured activities, interventions and targeted support programmes.
• Working with individuals and groups of pupils, including those with SEND, to help them access learning and achieve their potential.
• Providing support within Design Technology lessons, helping pupils engage with practical activities, equipment and resources safely and confidently.
• Monitoring pupil progress, recording achievements and providing feedback to teachers and the SEND team.
• Delivering agreed interventions focused on areas such as literacy, numeracy, speech and language, emotional literacy and social skills.
• Supporting positive behaviour through effective classroom management and the use of appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities, resource preparation and the effective use of ICT and learning technologies.
• Supporting pupils during assessments, examinations, trips and other activities as required.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and external professionals to support pupil wellbeing and inclusion.
• Maintaining accurate records of support provided and contributing to SEND reviews and pupil progress discussions.