Teaching Assistant: 1:1 & Small-Group Support with Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Support for colleague wellbeing within

Open discussion on flexible working

Job summary

St Peter's C of E Primary Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a one-year maternity cover. The role focuses on targeted pupil support, including 1:1 SEND assistance, small group interventions and classroom help.

You will collaborate with teachers to foster a calm, inclusive environment and assist lunchtime activities while ensuring pupils remain engaged and safe throughout the day. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups to remove barriers to learning.
• Deliver 1:1 SEND support adapted to each pupil's needs.
• Run small group interventions.
• Support pupils in classrooms, working alongside teachers.
• Support pupils at lunchtimes to keep a safe, positive environment.
• Help create a calm, respectful learning environment where pupils feel safe and confident.
• Support pupils' engagement, independence and enjoyment of learning.
• Contribute to academy life and share ideas about practice.

Skills

Child-centred

Inclusive practice

Academy values alignment

Job description

St Peter's C of E Primary Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a one-year maternity cover. The role focuses on targeted pupil support, including 1:1 SEND assistance, small group interventions and classroom help.

You will collaborate with teachers to foster a calm, inclusive environment and assist lunchtime activities while ensuring pupils remain engaged and safe throughout the day. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.