Teaching Assistant

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to join our supportive staff. The role involves working in classrooms and with individuals or small groups to tailor learning support and help students achieve their potential.

You will assist teachers with preparations and resources while promoting positive behaviour and engagement. We value safeguarding, confidentiality and the ability to work independently, prioritising tasks and managing workload.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students across lessons.
• Ability to work with individuals or small groups.
• Attention to detail and organisation.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons across a range of subjects.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and build confidence.
• Assist teachers with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Support students with additional needs, ensuring inclusive access to learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Monitor and report on student progress to teaching staff.
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to students’ wellbeing.
• Assist with supervision duties and wider school activities where required.

Job description

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated support staff team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with teachers to support students’ learning, helping them to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work both in the classroom and with individuals or small groups, providing tailored support and contributing to a positive and engaging learning environment.

Principle Accountabilities:

To achieve success, the post holder will:

• Support students in lessons across a range of subjects
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and build confidence
• Assist teachers with classroom preparation and resource organisation
• Support students with additional needs, ensuring inclusive access to learning
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Monitor and report on student progress to teaching staff
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to students’ wellbeing
• Assist with supervision duties and wider school activities where required

Other:

• Enhanced DBS clearance (process lead by the Trust).
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• To display integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload.
• To be able to prioritise effectively.
• Right to work in the UK.