Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (AWDO-P15247) in Hedge End)

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Continuous professional learning

Excellent CPD programmes

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Public sector pension scheme

Job summary

Education Provider in Hedge End is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to work with students with additional needs. The role involves supporting learning in classrooms and small groups, with opportunities to contribute to annual reviews and student progress.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, adaptability and resilience, with a commitment to professional development. Term-time hours and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation to support students with SEND.
• Adaptable and resilient in a classroom setting.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Good numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classrooms and small groups.
• Apply SEND strategies to aid progress.
• Promote independence and confidence.
• Liaise with teachers to understand needs.
• Contribute to annual reviews.
• Assist with break, lunch, and after-school activities.
• Pursue relevant training and development.
• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Carry out other duties as directed by SENCo.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Join a supportive secondary school where strong communication, adaptability and resilience will help students with additional needs build confidence, independence and reach their potential.

Direct experience in a similar role is desirable, not essential. Applications are welcome from individuals who are considering entering a career in teaching.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Learning Mentor, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEN Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Student Support Officer, Pastoral Support Worker, Education Support Assistant, Teaching Support Assistant

SALARY: £25,614 per annum FTE (£16,937.30 Actual) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 29.18 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks): one day 8:30am–4:00pm, with flexibility to choose the day excluding Friday, and four additional days 8:30am–3:10pm

Job Overview

This is a rewarding opportunity to help students with additional needs build confidence, independence and make positive progress.

The Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant will join an inclusive team, supporting learning in classrooms and small groups while developing an understanding of individual SEND needs.

Working with teachers and the SENCo, the Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant will share progress feedback and contribute to annual reviews and wider student support.

With induction, mentoring and professional learning, the Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant can develop in a supportive setting, including as a possible step towards a teaching career.

Duties

Your duties as the Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant include:

• Learning Support: Provide effective support to students across subject areas, in classrooms and small groups
• SEND Strategies: Build an understanding of individual SEND needs and use appropriate strategies to support progress
• Independence and Confidence: Help students develop independence, motivation and confidence
• Teacher Communication: Liaise proactively with class teachers to understand support needs and share feedback on student progress
• Review Feedback: Contribute feedback to annual review meetings and gather students’ views where needed
• Break and Activity Support: Support break and lunchtime duties, plus extra-curricular and after-school activities on a rota basis
• Professional Development: Undertake relevant training and professional development
• Health and Safety: Follow health and safety regulations and agreed codes of practice, helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment
• Additional Duties: Carry out other reasonable duties allocated or directed by the SENCo

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivation, commitment and resilience when supporting a range of students
• Adaptability and the ability to relate well to students and teachers
• Passion for helping students with additional needs reach their potential and develop independence
• A positive, approachable and collaborative attitude, with patience, teamwork and a good sense of humour
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Understanding of the statutory framework relating to safeguarding
• Commitment to relevant professional development

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction with a dedicated mentor
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement
• Excellent CPD programmes
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive team environment where staff are valued
• Extensive department resources and facilities
• Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Staff membership rates at a modern leisure centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• Opportunity to contribute to raising standards for students

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.