Teaching Assistant

Learning Community Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Severndale Academy, part of the Learning Community Trust, seeks a motivated Teaching Assistant to support learning and development across the academy.

Under the guidance of teaching staff, health staff and other professionals, you will assist in interactive learning, promote personal development, and help ensure student safety.

Term Time + 5 PD days, 32.5 hours per week; a can-do attitude and commitment to professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Assist in interactive learning and support student development.
• Follow guidance of teaching staff and professionals to deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Support interactive learning activities in classrooms and common spaces.
• Promote students' personal and social development through positive interactions.
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare of students during lessons and activities.

Job description

Thank you for your interest in the Teaching Assistant role at the Learning Community Trust, based at Severndale Academy.

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Teaching Assistant to join the Severndale Team. This role is a vital part of our journey to develop, improve and support our education services across the trust. As a teaching assistant, you will assist in interactive learning, promotion of personal development and ensure that the curriculum is achieved for the best possible outcome for the student within the academy. Under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff, health staff and other professionals, to undertake educational activities and attend to the education, personal and social needs of the students in order to support their learning and development, and to ensure their safety.

It is vital that the potential candidate has a can-do attitude and is committed to their own personal development in an ever-changing landscape of education. I am confident that the successful candidate will find tremendous support within the Learning Community Trust, where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are fundamental principles – ensuring that we offer the best service and experience to our young people in Telford and Shropshire.

For more information please download the job pack

• Term Time + 5 PD days , 32.5 hours per week