Teaching Assistant A x3

Teaching Vacancies; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Medina House School in Newport and Chillerton is seeking three Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3) staff to join a dedicated team. Two positions are at the School Lane site in Newport, and one at the Chillerton site, supporting pupils with a broad range of needs.

You will lead small-group work, deliver interventions, support classroom learning and provide cover for teachers as required, working closely with families, teachers and therapists to enable pupils to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Has a minimum of three years' relevant experience.
• Has experience working with primary-aged pupils.
• Is confident leading learning activities and providing class cover when required.
• Is nurturing, resilient, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to securing the very best outcomes for children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group work and deliver targeted interventions.
• Support learning within the classroom and provide cover for class teachers when required.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual learning plans.

Skills

Level 3 TA qualification

Three years' experience

Primary pupils experience

Lead learning activities

Class cover ability

Nurturing

Resilient

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Outcome-focused

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint three Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3) staff to join our dedicated and supportive team:

• Two positions based at our School Lane site, Newport
• One position based at our Chillerton site

Be Part of Something Special

At Medina House School, we are committed to helping every child thrive. We are a specialist primary school supporting pupils aged 4-11 with a wide range of additional needs across our two sites in Newport and Chillerton. Our pupils have diverse learning profiles and benefit from highly personalised support that enables them to achieve success both academically and personally.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, experienced and caring Teaching Assistants Level 3 to join our hardworking team. Two positions are based at our School Lane site in Newport, which supports pupils with a broad range of needs and abilities. One position is based at our Chillerton site, which supports pupils with complex learning difficulties and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As a Teaching Assistant Level 3, you will play a key role in supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. You will lead small group work, deliver interventions, support learning within the classroom and provide cover for class teachers when required. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and families to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Has a minimum of three years' relevant experience.
• Has experience working with primary-aged pupils.
• Is confident leading learning activities and providing class cover when required.
• Is nurturing, resilient, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to securing the very best outcomes for children with additional needs.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Work in a rewarding specialist setting where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.
• Help shape positive futures for children and their families.
• Join a school that values teamwork, inclusion, ambition and positive relationships.

We are looking for people who see potential before barriers and who are committed to helping every child succeed.

Visits Welcome

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and see first-hand the difference we make. To arrange a visit, please contact us using the details above.

Commitment to safeguarding

This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Safer Recruitment Policy and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to have an enhanced DBS check and share in this commitment. This School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Grade 7A-E , FTE £28,598 to £30,024 per annum pro-rata (actual Salary £22,255.23 to £23,364.96)

Hay Scale 3 A-E, FTE £26,402 to £26,824 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £19,096.03 to £19,401.25)

Leadership Scale L10-L16 (dependent on experience)