Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Rochester, Kent, is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs in a mainstream school.

Permanent, part-time role with flexible start date. You will deliver targeted literacy interventions, adapt activities to individual learning needs and work closely with teachers and SEND staff to build pupils' confidence and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs in an educational setting.
• Experience delivering targeted literacy interventions to develop reading, writing and spoken language skills.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual learning needs and promote independence.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers, SEND staff and education professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs / SLCN.
• Deliver targeted literacy interventions to improve reading, writing and speaking abilities.
• Work closely with class teachers to adapt learning activities and promote pupils' independence and confidence.

Skills

SLCN support

Literacy intervention delivery

Adapt learning activities

Team collaboration with teachers

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Speech and language qualifications advantageous

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with speech, language and communication needs?

Do you have experience helping pupils develop their reading, writing and speaking abilities within a mainstream school?

Are you patient, approachable and confident in adapting learning activities to help children overcome communication barriers and reach their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-regarded mainstream school based in Rochester, Kent, who are looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant. The school has an excellent reputation within the local area and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where pupils of all abilities are encouraged to develop their confidence, communication skills and academic progress.

The school is looking to take on a skilled Teaching Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis, with a flexible start date for the right candidate. The successful Teaching Assistant will be responsible for supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs / SLCN, delivering targeted interventions to improve reading, writing and speaking abilities, and working closely with class teachers to adapt learning activities and promote pupils' independence and confidence.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, such as Level 2 or Level 3, is desirable, with additional speech and language qualifications or certifications advantageous but not essential
• Proven experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs / SLCN within an educational setting
• Experience delivering targeted literacy interventions to develop pupils' reading, writing, vocabulary and spoken language skills
• An understanding of strategies to support speech and language development, including adapting communication methods to meet individual learning needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and other education professionals
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach, with a genuine passion for helping children overcome communication barriers and achieve their full potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• The opportunity to join a well-regarded mainstream school with an excellent reputation in the local area
• A permanent, part-time position supporting pupils' speech, language and literacy development
• The opportunity to make a positive and lasting difference to pupils' communication skills, confidence and academic progress

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.