Teaching Assistant - Grade 6 Numeracy

Faringdon Community College; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working where possible

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 free employee assistanceprogramme

Job summary

Faringdon Community College is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support numeracy learning and student wellbeing under SENCo guidance. You will work in class and small groups to help students access the curriculum, develop independence and make progress in maths.

The role is 32 hours per week over 38 weeks per year, with flexible working where possible. A full enhanced DBS and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Motivated, organised and adaptable.
• Calm, positive approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning, achievement and wellbeing through classroom-based and targeted intervention activities
• Work with individual students and small groups in and out of the classroom
• Help students access the curriculum, develop independence and progress, particularly in numeracy
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of learning activities
• Monitor and record student progress
• Provide feedback to teachers
• Help create an inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed
• Build positive relationships with young people, promote high expectations and support students with a range of learning needs

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Adaptable

Calm demeanor

Job description

This Teaching Assistant post in numeracy sits within Faringdon Community College, supporting students' learning and wellbeing under the direction of the SENCo and teaching staff. The work centres on helping students in class and in small groups to access the curriculum, build independence and make progress in maths. Hours are 32 a week across 38 weeks a year, and the role starts as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Support students' learning, achievement and wellbeing through classroom-based and targeted intervention activities
• Work with individual students and small groups in and out of the classroom
• Help students access the curriculum, develop independence and progress, particularly in numeracy
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of learning activities
• Monitor and record student progress
• Provide feedback to teachers
• Help create an inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed
• Build positive relationships with young people, promote high expectations and support students with a range of learning needs

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with young people

Skills & knowledge

• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivated, organised and adaptable
• Calm, positive approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to students' academic and personal development

What’s offered

• Full support for professional development and future training
• Recognition of previous continuous service
• Flexible working wherever possible
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 free employee assistance programme