Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Sandwich Infant; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 19,870 - 26,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Virtual GP service

MAT network access

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to support classes in a primary setting with SEN. The role is based in our SRP, focusing on providing dedicated assistance to pupils with special educational needs and creating an inclusive learning environment.

We seek individuals with high teaching expectations, a positive role model presence, and a collaborative spirit who can work with children and staff while developing professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary education setting with SEN students.
• Ability to work with teachers to deliver academic progress.
• Ability to act as a positive role model for students.
• Willingness to develop professionally within the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver academic excellence consistently.
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom management.
• Engage with students to support SEN needs and inclusive learning.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school beyond classroom duties.

Skills

SEN experience

Team collaboration

Professional development

Independent under pressure

Job description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has a fantastic opportunity to appoint aTeaching Assistantto join and support our classes in our highly successful academy that opened in 2017. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children within a primary setting and SEN. Please note, this role is based within our SRP and working with children with SEN.

What does the role involve?The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Each and every member of staff, regardless of their position or seniority, is expected to participate in the overall running of the school and to act as a positive role model for our students. In and out of the classroom you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students.

We are looking for someone demonstrates the following:

• Have high expectations of teaching and learning
• To be a positive role model
• To contribute to the positive ethos of the school
• Be able to work collaboratively with a range of children and adults
• Be keen to develop as a professional
• Previous, recent experience in a similar education setting with SEN students
• Being independent and able to work under pressure

This role is a fixed-term role until July 2027. The actual salary is £19,870 per annum (£26,300 full-time equivalent), term time + 1 week inset. This is working 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.