Teaching Assistant

Pyrland School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyrland School in Taunton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff and learners. You will assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, and prepare resources to support learning activities.

You will contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure learning needs are met, and you will support pupils pastorally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff.
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities.
• Support pupils pastorally and contribute to evaluating student progress.
• Provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure learning needs are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom support

Empathy

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

Pyrland School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners., You\'ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You\'ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students\' learning needs are being met.

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students