Teaching Assistant

Consilium Academies

Sunderland

In loco

GBP 12.000 - 17.000

Tempo pieno

3 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

Consilium Academies and Thornhill Academy in Sunderland are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development. Under the guidance of the class teacher, you will help deliver engaging activities, assist with planning and assessment, and ensure learners access education inside and beyond the classroom.

You will support pupils with SEND and low literacy/numeracy, help with resources, monitor progress, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive

Competenze

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance is preferred.
Good numeracy and literacy skills required.
Experience working with secondary age pupils is desirable.
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
Willingness to contribute to planning, assessment and learning activities.

Mansioni

Support pupils, including those with SEND, to access learning.
Promote independence, positive behaviour and engagement.
Assist with Education/Behaviour Plans and personal care needs.
Establish positive relationships, promoting inclusion and acceptance.
Give feedback to pupils to support their progress.
Monitor, record and report pupils' progress; support marking and planning.

Conoscenze

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance

Good numeracy and literacy

Experience with secondary age

Strong communication and teamwork

Formazione

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance

NVQ Level 2 in a curriculum area

Descrizione del lavoro

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students' learning, wellbeing, and development. Working under the guidance of the class teacher, you will help to provide engaging activities, assist with planning and assessment, and ensure pupils can access learning effectively - both in and beyond the classroom.

Support for Pupils

Provide tailored support to pupils, including those with SEND
Promote independence, positive behaviour, and engagement
Assist with Education/Behaviour Plans and personal care needs
Establish positive relationships, promoting inclusion and acceptance
Give feedback to pupils to support their progress

Support for Teachers

Assist in preparing resources and maintaining a purposeful learning environment
Support with planning and delivering structured learning activities
Monitor, record, and report pupils' progress
Carry out routine marking and behaviour support
Help with display work and supervision

Support for the Curriculum

Deliver agreed interventions and learning programmes (e.g. literacy, numeracy)
Support the use of ICT and develop pupil independence
Prepare and maintain equipment and resources

General Responsibilities

Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, and data protection procedures are followed
Attend relevant meetings and training
Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school
NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance (or equivalent experience)
Good numeracy and literacy skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
Experience working with children of secondary age
Understanding of child development and learning processes
Ability to support pupils with autism (1:1 and small group)
Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning programmes
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Strong team player with good communication skills
Commitment to safeguarding and equality

Desirable

Experience working with pupils with additional needs
Full understanding of support services and multi-agency working
NVQ Level 2 in a curriculum area (if applicable)
Understanding of relevant legislation and policies

Thank you for considering a role with Consilium Academies and Thornhill Academy. We are a trust and school community driven by values, purpose, and a shared belief that every young person deserves an excellent education-and we would love you to join us on that journey.

A Welcome from Consilium Academies

At Consilium, we are committed to being an excellent trust with excellent schools, guided by our core values: Excellence, Equity, and Integrity. We celebrate the unique strengths of every pupil and colleague, and we work collaboratively to ensure everyone reaches their full potential. Our Centre for Professional Learning provides colleagues with tailored training, career development opportunities, and the support needed to flourish. We believe in fairness, inclusion, and giving everyone the opportunity to thrive-regardless of background. We aim to create vibrant, diverse, and supportive communities across all our academies, where lifelong learning and ambition are encouraged. Thank you for your interest in joining the Consilium family.

A Welcome from Thornhill Academy

Thank you for your interest in joining Thornhill Academy. We are extremely proud of our school and the progress we have made. Our May 2024 Ofsted inspection, which graded us 'Good', reflects the rapid improvement journey we are on. With a brand-new school building due to begin construction in April 2026, this is an exciting time to become part of our team. Thornhill Academy is a warm, inclusive, and diverse community. Our students represent 14 ethnicities and 35 languages, and we celebrate this richness in our culture, curriculum, and day-to-day school life. Our mission is simple: to enable every child to access the best possible future, whether that is university or a fulfilling alternative pathway. We have high expectations, a strong commitment to kindness, fairness, and hard work, and a genuine focus on supporting every student to succeed. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Thornhill Academy

Thornhill Academy is an 11-16 secondary school located near Sunderland City Centre. We pride ourselves on developing confident, resilient, and responsible young people in a nurturing environment. Our staff and governors are proud of our achievements and the wide range of extra-curricular activities we offer. We aim to:

Promote a culture where students take responsibility for their actions and learning
Create a safe, supportive and happy environment where diversity is celebrated
Inspire a lifelong passion for learning through high-quality teaching
Support every pupil's physical, emotional, social, and academic development

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.