Teaching Assistant (Learning)

Arnold Academy; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Flexible working

Part-time or job share

Job summary

Arnold Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in small groups and one-to-one settings. You will work under the supervision of the class teacher during lessons, helping pupils stay focused and engaged.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with pupils and assisting them to progress toward their personal learning goals. This is a term-time role with flexibility and potential for part-time or job-share arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with additional needs in educational settings.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and communicate clearly.
• Commitment to supporting pupil progress and goals.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in small groups
• Support pupils individually with additional needs
• Work under the full supervision of the class teacher during lessons
• Build strong relationships with pupils
• Help pupils work towards their goals

Skills

Love of learning

Relationship building

Commitment to helping pupils

Job description

This Teaching Assistant post sits in the learning support team at Arnold Academy. The work centres on supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, in small groups and one to one, while a class teacher keeps overall control of lessons. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are needed, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils with additional needs in small groups
• Support pupils individually with additional needs
• Work under the full supervision of the class teacher during lessons
• Build strong relationships with pupils
• Help pupils work towards their goals

Skills & knowledge

• Love of learning
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils
• Commitment to helping pupils achieve their goals

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

What’s offered

• Term time only plus five training days
• Flexible working fully supported
• Part-time or job share applications considered