Teaching Assistant

Teach Midlands; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Midlands is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the learning of children. You will work with pupils on an individual, group or whole-class basis, helping access activities and supporting teachers with feedback and record-keeping.

The role involves working with children with special educational needs, promoting social and emotional well-being, and tailoring support to individual needs. A first aid qualification is preferred or willingness to obtain one, and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Have experience of working in a school in a similar role.
• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs.
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities within the classroom, in small groups or 1:1, as necessary.
• Support pupils with their social and emotional needs.
• Support our teachers by providing feedback and maintaining records.
• Value the diversity of individuals.
• Recognise that children have very different and individual needs and be able to tailor your provision accordingly.
• Be able to motivate and encourage children on an individual basis and as part of a group.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a first aid qualification.
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children you are responsible for or come into contact with, in accordance with school procedures.
• Open to be a first aider – attend training if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing learning activities within the classroom, in small groups or 1:1, as necessary.
• Support pupils with their social and emotional needs.
• Support our teachers by providing feedback and maintaining records.
• Open to be a first aider – attend training if necessary.
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children you are responsible for or come into contact with, in accordance with school procedures.

Skills

Experience in a school

Experience with SEND

1:1 support

Group support

Motivation and encouragement

Safeguarding awareness

First aid (willing to obtain)

Job description

We are looking for:
A Teaching Assistant to join our team to support the learning of children. You will work with the children on an individual, group or whole class basis and support the school as required by the Phase Leader and Director of Inclusion.

You will:

• Have experience of working in a school in a similar role
• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities within the classroom, in small groups or 1:1, as necessary
• Support pupils with their social and emotional needs
• Support our teachers by providing feedback and maintaining records
• Value the diversity of individuals
• Recognise that children have very different and individual needs and be able to tailor your provision accordingly
• Be able to motivate and encourage children on an individual basis and as part of a group
• Possess or be willing to obtain a first aid qualification
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children you are responsible for or come into contact with, in accordance with school procedures
• Open to be a first aider – attend training if necessary

OPTION TO HAVE A SCHOOL TOUR: Please call school office to arrange appointment

INTERVIEW DATE: Early September

START DATE:ASAP

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

Location Wymington Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9JU, UK