Teaching Assistant

Chess Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Chess Limited in Watford is seeking a role to support teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning. The post involves working with individual pupils and small groups to meet learning needs and may lead learning activities under teacher direction.

You will contribute to planning, monitor pupil progress, provide feedback, and prepare resources to ensure effective lessons. The role also focuses on promoting wellbeing, inclusivity, and collaboration with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by delivering planned activities and programmes, adapting approaches to pupils' needs under the guidance of the teacher.
• Contribute to planning and reviewing learning activities by working with teachers and providing feedback on pupils' progress, engagement and behaviour.
• Monitor and record pupil progress by supporting assessment, observation and recording of learning and development.
• Encourage and motivate pupils by providing constructive feedback on learning, achievements and progress in line with the teacher's guidance.
• Prepare and organise learning resources to support effective delivery of lessons and activities.
• Promote pupils' social and emotional well-being by providing support, encouraging positive relationships and reporting concerns to the teacher.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families by sharing relevant information about pupils with school staff, parents/carers and external professionals, in line with policies.
• Promote inclusion and independent learning by supporting all pupils to participate in school life and meet individual needs.

Job description

To support teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning by working with individual pupils and small groups to meet their learning needs. The role involves supporting the implementation of planned learning activities, promoting pupils' progress and development, and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment. Where appropriate, the postholder may lead specific learning activities under the direction of the teacher.

1. 1. Support teaching and learning by delivering planned learning activities and programmes, adapting approaches in response to pupils' individual needs and progress, under the guidance of the teacher.
2. 2. Contribute to planning and reviewing learning activities by working collaboratively with teachers and providing feedback on pupils' progress, engagement and behaviour.
3. 3. Monitor and record pupil progress by supporting teachers with the assessment, observation and recording of pupils' learning and development.
4. 4. Encourage and motivate pupils by providing constructive feedback on their learning, achievements and progress, in line with the teacher's guidance.
5. 5. Prepare and organise learning resources to support the effective delivery of lessons and activities, ensuring pupils have the materials they need to succeed.
6. 6. Promote pupils' social and emotional well-being by providing appropriate support, encouraging positive relationships and reporting any concerns to the teacher.
7. 7. Work collaboratively with colleagues and families by sharing relevant information about pupils with school staff, parents/carers and external professionals, where appropriate and in line with school policies.
8. 8. Promote inclusion and independent learning by supporting all pupils to participate fully in school life, develop confidence and independence, and access learning opportunities that meet their individual needs.

Why apply for this role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing member of our team to take the next step in their professional journey and make an even greater contribution to our pupils' learning and development. You will be joining a highly supportive and professional team who value collaboration, share best practice and are committed to ongoing professional development. Set within a beautiful environment, our school offers a welcoming, fun and friendly atmosphere where colleagues support one another, celebrate successes and work together to provide the very best experiences for our pupils.