Teaching Assistant

Swinton Academy; Old Denaby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Swinton Academy seeks an ambitious Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support learning by assisting teachers, managing resources, and implementing work programmes. The role includes supervising classes and providing individual or group pupil support within the academy and its Enhanced Resource.

You will work under guidance, helping with planning cycles and ensuring pupils access to learning, while modeling positive values and expectations within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Assisting with lesson plans and evaluation/adjustment of plans.
• Supervising and supporting pupils ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Providing pastoral support and role modeling for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher by assisting with lesson plans and adjusting plans as needed.
• Supervise pupils during learning activities and on visits or trips.
• Establish positive relationships and provide pastoral support to pupils.

Skills

Lesson planning

Pupil support

Classroom management

Assessment

Feedback delivery

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant, who will work with colleagues to support the learning and teaching of children in Swinton Academy within the academy and the Enhanced Resource. The post-holder will support access to learning for pupils by assisting the teacher, including the management and preparation of resources, implementing agreed work programmes both within and outside of the classroom, assisting with the whole planning cycle, and providing general support in the classroom. The Level 3 Teaching Assistant may use their detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas to support individual or groups of pupils. They may also supervise whole classes for short periods of time. This role may be attractive to those who have attained the Level 3 standard, either through achieving the relevant qualification or by having equivalent experience Under the guidance of others, the Level 3 Teaching Assistant will:

• Support the teacher by assisting with lesson plans and evaluating/adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning, including pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, providing relevant pastoral support, and acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Monitor, evaluate and record pupil progress and response to learning activities through observation
• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams, undertaking routine marking of pupils' work as directed by the teacher
• Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and to engage in all activities
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs; promoting independence and employing strategies to recognise and reward.
• Receive and supervise pupils excluded from or otherwise not working to a normal timetable.
• Provide appropriate feedback to pupils relating to their progress and achievement.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Teach whole classes short term as and when required.
• Modelling and promoting positive values, attitudes and behaviour.
• Having a willingness to be fully involved in the life of the academy.

The role is based at Swinton Academy but may, on occasion, involve working at other academies within the trust.