Teaching Assistant L1 – STEM School with CPD & Perks

MERIDIAN TRUST; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free tea and coffee making facilities

Generous sick pay and annual leave

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Greater Peterborough UTC is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher and promote inclusion for all students. You will help access learning, encourage interaction and independence, supervise activities, and build positive relationships with pupils.

GCSEs in English and Maths are required, plus Level 1 TA qualification or willingness to work towards this. You will be a strong team player with good communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience supporting students in a classroom with diverse needs.
• Awareness of child protection issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in the support and inclusion of students
• Support access to learning for students and encourage interaction and independence
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of students
• Support students to understand instructions, concentrate, use equipment and motivate the student as needed
• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them in a professional way, according to individual needs
• Contribute to the management of student behaviour

Skills

Strong team player

Good communication

Highly motivated

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

TA Level 1+ or willingness

Job description

Greater Peterborough UTC is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher and promote inclusion for all students. You will help access learning, encourage interaction and independence, supervise activities, and build positive relationships with pupils.

GCSEs in English and Maths are required, plus Level 1 TA qualification or willingness to work towards this. You will be a strong team player with good communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.