Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Discount platform

CPD programme

Wellbeing calendar

Counselling service

BET Leadership Academy

Job summary

Priory School in Portsmouth is seeking friendly Teaching Assistants to support students, especially those with SEN including SEMH. You will work with pupils to improve confidence in learning and help deliver Maths and English support.

The role requires excellent communication, ability to build positive relationships, and a commitment to safeguarding. Desirable prior SEN experience; training and wellbeing resources provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may lack confidence.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support students learning, including those with SEN and SEMH.
• Work predominantly with pupils with high needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create supportive learning environments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Learner support mindset

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit friendly, confident Teaching Assistants to play a crucial role in supporting our students learning. The successful candidate will be working predominantly with our highest needs pupils who have SEN including those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships with young people who may be lacking in confidence about their learning and possess Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent). Experience of working with pupils with SEN is desirable but not essential. If you are passionate about young people, enjoy variety in your role and thrive on working in a busy environment this is a great opportunity for you to join our dedicated and welcoming team.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at Priory School:

• Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.
• Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.
• CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.
• Calendar that considers the needs of staff and supports wellbeing.
• Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.
• Leadership colleagues rated outstanding By Ofsted.
• An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, committed to raising our high standards further;
• The opportunity to make a difference in a diverse, urban comprehensive.
• The benefit of being part of a multi academy Trust that truly values professional development and opportunities for career progression-this includes Trust wide INSET days and the BET Leadership Academy.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.