Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension (LGPS or TPS)

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

INSET days & CPD opportunities

Automatic TLR progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Wisdom wellbeing app

Job summary

Willenhall E-ACT Academy is seeking a permanent teaching assistant to support pupils individually and in small groups, working alongside teachers to access learning and contribute to behaviour, inclusion and wellbeing. The role is full-time at 37 hours a week over 39 weeks a year.

Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent, a TA2 qualification or relevant experience, and prior experience supporting children in a school setting.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent.
• TA2 qualification or relevant experience.
• Prior experience supporting children in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups to access learning.
• Deliver planned learning activities alongside teachers and give feedback on progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and pupil wellbeing in a safe environment.
• Help implement individual education plans and personal care programmes where needed.
• Prepare learning resources and support ICT use to boost engagement and independence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Positive relationships

Behaviour modelling

Inclusion

Pupil wellbeing

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 4)

TA2 qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Willenhall E-ACT Academy, part of the E-ACT multi-academy trust, is recruiting a permanent teaching assistant. The post supports pupils individually and in small groups to access learning, working alongside teachers and contributing to behaviour, inclusion and wellbeing. The role is full-time at 37 hours a week over 39 weeks a year. Visa sponsorship is not available, and applicants need prior experience of supporting children in a school setting.

What the job involves

• Support pupils individually and in small groups to access learning, build confidence and reach their potential
• Deliver planned learning activities alongside teachers and give feedback on pupil progress, achievement and behaviour
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and pupil wellbeing in a safe, supportive learning environment
• Help implement individual education plans, behaviour strategies and personal care programmes where needed
• Prepare learning resources and support effective ICT use to boost pupil engagement and independence

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent
• TA2 qualification or relevant experience

Experience

• Relevant experience supporting a child or children in a school setting
• Experience working with children

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Modelling acceptable behaviour and encouraging good social skills
• Promoting inclusion, independence and high expectations for all pupils

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Satisfactory references

What’s offered

• Defined benefit pension through LGPS or TPS
• Life cover at three times pensionable pay
• 31 days annual leave for year-round employeesCycle to Work scheme
• Tailored INSET days and CPD opportunities
• Automatic TLR progression and structured 9-point pay scale for teaching staff
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and financial advice
• Wisdom wellbeing app