Teaching Assistant

Greenshaw Learning Trust; Saintbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organisation is looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant in England to support children's learning and development. The role involves in-class assistance, small group interventions, and providing personal care for students with physical or medical difficulties. Strong enthusiasm, patience, and a positive attitude are essential. This position offers excellent benefits, including CPD opportunities, gym membership, and support for employee well-being.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Gym membership scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and helping them learn.
• Ability to support students with SEND.
• Experience or willingness to provide personal care for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for students, especially those with SEND.
• Assist class teacher with behaviour management.
• Develop and lead small group interventions.
• Create teaching materials tailored for students.
• Offer personal care and support for physical/medical difficulties.
• Provide after-school support for identified students.
• Regularly give feedback on student progress.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Positive attitude

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant you will be passionate about working with children. You will enjoy helping them learn and grow. At Gloucester Academy we are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join us to work alongside the classroom teacher to provide additional support to the whole class or individual students. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and has a positive attitude towards learning. You will be responsible for providing individualised support, building relationships with your student and their family, and working closely with the classroom teacher to create a supportive learning environment.,

Responsibilities

• To provide in-class support for all students, focusing on SEND or small groups of students (e.g. 4-5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques.
• Small group intervention.
• Under the direction of the SENDCo, to develop and lead small group work for identified students (e.g. Speech and Language Interventions) and to contribute to the appropriate paperwork for these groups
• To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials.
• To provide support, to include personal care, for student(s) experiencing physical or medical difficulties (following training), and physio/transferring of students as appropriate.
• To provide after school support for identified students as required.
• To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENDCo or the relevant line manager. To use appropriate systems for recording the progress of students with behavioural and learning difficulties.
• To provide data and information to inform Annual and Transition Review paperwork, PSP's (Pastoral Support Programme), Student Profile documentation and Academic Reporting.
• To undertake assessment of students and to provide data to the relevant member(s) of staff for analysis.
• To provide support to identified students undertaking tests/exams to enable them to make full use of their access arrangements.

The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:

Benefits

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teaching staff only)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Car benefit scheme
• My Health discounts

Commitment to safeguarding Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.