Teaching Assistant (Biddulph High School)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Biddulph High School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a friendly, hardworking team. You will work under the guidance of the SENDCo, supporting students who need extra help and helping to create a nurturing learning environment.

The role focuses on pastoral support, supervising students, and participating in the comprehensive assessment of pupils to identify those needing additional assistance, contributing to high-quality outcomes for all learners.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to work under the SENDCo guidance.
• Willingness to contribute to a positive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and supervise students within the school.
• Assist in comprehensive assessment to identify students needing help.
• Support students with additional needs and provide feedback to progress.
• Create a stimulating and nurturing learning environment and contribute to school improvement.

Skills

Pastoral support

Student supervision

Assessment of needs

Engagement with learning

Job description

BIDDULPH HIGH SCHOOL

TEACHING ASSISTANT

The Potteries Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region. The Trust is a vibrant Learning Community working to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The Trust seeks to deliver high quality parental engagement, pastoral support and the pooling of resources and expertise to achieve an Outstanding learning experience and outcomes for all our children and young people. Institutions work together to foster high quality academic and pastoral support, utilising the best elements of educational research in moving existing strong practice to outstanding in every sense.

Biddulph High school is a popular Academy with just under 800 students on roll, situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Knypersley and enjoying an excellent reputation. The Trust is a vibrant learning community, working hard in the areas that we serve to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The school is an Ofsted graded GOOD.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and extremely hard-working team of staff. The successful applicant will be working under the guidance of the SENDCo.

As a member of our Teaching Assistants, you will be committed to:

1. Provide support in addressing the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Provide pastoral support to students within the school environment. Receive and supervise students. Participate in the comprehensive assessment of students to determine those in need of particular help. Support provision for students with additional needs. Provide feedback to students and teachers in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour and attendance etc. Inspiring students with enthusiasm for learning. Creating a stimulating and nurturing learning environment. Working effectively and making a significant contribution to our school.