Teaching Assistant

Catch22; Wolsingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An education support organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated individual to assist in delivering Maths, English, and vocational qualifications to students. The role involves supporting the Tutor with lessons and providing one-to-one assistance to learners, promoting a culture of aspiration and engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable students, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable students in an educational setting.
• Empathetic and patient approach to supporting learners.
• Ability to deliver workshops and assist in lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering English, Maths and ICT Functional Skills.
• Plan and support employability workshops.
• Provide one-to-one support to students with empathy.

Job description

Overview

You will be supporting the delivery of Maths and English, vocational Qualifications, and enrichment elements to help our students prepare for independence and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting our Tutor to deliver English, Maths and ICT Functional Skills, GCSE English and Maths resits, and a vocational subject (currently BTEC Work skills) over four teaching days.
• Supporting the Placement and Progression Officer to plan and deliver employability workshops, supporting guest speakers and providing enrichment activities.
• Providing support to learners on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, with empathy, respect and patience, appreciating that our students have faced, and continue to face many challenges in their lives which can make them harder to engage.
• Contributing to regular student reviews, using this and any other opportunity to build up our students' self-belief and confidence.
• Supporting the tutor address any poor behaviour in a way that's appropriate to the situation and to the learner.
• Promoting a culture of expectation and aspiration at the school - a genuine sense, shared by our students, that they are here to learn, grow and succeed, not just pass the time of day.